Sony and Bungie lay off "most" of the Destiny 2 team as well as some from Marathon

Bungie has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, impacting approximately half of its staff, including the majority of the Destiny 2 team. The layoffs follow the release of the game's final update and a period of underperformance, with studio leadership citing a need to reorganize for future projects.
Why it matters
This represents a major contraction in the gaming industry, highlighting the instability of live-service game development and the challenges faced by major studios under Sony's ownership.
"We recognise Destiny 2 fell short of expectations."
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