Bloomberg reports that Bungie is set to undergo “significant” layoffs in the near term. This news comes as Destiny 3 is not currently in active development. The report follows Bungie’s confirmation that it will be winding down support for Destiny 2 after the game’s next update, due in June.
Some industry observers feared that this development could signal trouble for Bungie, as Destiny 2 remains its most popular game. Bloomberg revealed that Bungie’s leadership had been exploring ways to make Destiny 2 more accessible to new players. However, the company ultimately decided to shift its focus to the extraction shooter, Marathon, and redirect developers and resources towards it.
Bungie is still expected to pitch ideas within the Destiny universe. However, due to a challenging market and economic concerns, there is no guarantee that these ideas will be approved for full production. Currently, Bungie has no other games in the pipeline, and there are no plans to begin development on Destiny 3 at this time. Marathon will remain the primary focus for Bungie, with the studio aiming to boost player numbers following a disappointing launch.
Bungie has recently shared its plans for Marathon’s future. The studio confirmed that new PvE content will be added to attract players who prefer not to engage in PvP or extraction gameplay. Additionally, efforts are underway to improve the onboarding experience, making the game less daunting for newcomers. It remains to be seen how effective these changes will be, but it is clear that Bungie is not ready to give up on the game.
Sony acquired Bungie in 2022, but the acquisition has yet to yield the desired results. Bungie was purchased as part of PlayStation’s strategy to expand its live service offerings. The studio consulted on other PlayStation projects, including The Last of Us Online, which was later canceled following feedback from Bungie. Bungie provided Naughty Dog with insights on creating and supporting a live service game, which led to Naughty Dog walking away from the project. Destiny 2 also fell short of Sony’s expectations, resulting in a $204 million impairment loss in 2025. Similarly, Marathon’s poor sales led to a $765 million impairment loss for Sony.
Sony has demonstrated its willingness to dismantle or close studios, as evidenced by the closure of Bluepoint earlier this year. Bluepoint was known for its work in remastering and remaking classic games and was expected to continue this for PlayStation. Unfortunately, the studio was shut down without releasing a single game as a first-party PlayStation studio. Fans are hoping that Bungie does not face a similar fate, given the studio’s talent and legacy.
