… CD Projekt RED Director Issues Statement on Bungie Layoffs, Offering Jobs to Those Impacted Following the news that Bungie had laid off almost all of its Destiny 2 staff, CD Projekt RED Associate Game Director, Pawel Sasko, took to Twitter to state that, "some days I feel our industry is imploding … …
… "While these changes are necessary to best position the studio now and for the future, that does not lessen the difficulty of this moment or the impact it has on those affected." Bungie added, "Today, we wish to extend our gratitude and compassion to every member of the Bungie team who has been imp… …
… Related Bungie Studio Head Stepping Down After Recent Layoffs Reports indicate that Bungie's studio head, Justin Truman, is stepping down in the wake of the recent mass layoffs at the studio. …
… Unfortunately, two days later, the layoffs at Bungie took place, and most Destiny 2 developers were hit, including contractors and QA testers. …
… Related Destiny 3 Isn't Happening, Bungie Expected to Be Hit With Significant Layoffs Bungie is reportedly facing significant layoffs, and Destiny 3 is said to be off the table as the studio shifts its focus elsewhere. …
… The affected studios alone represent more than 400 jobs that could be lost as a result of the layoffs, and more are expected at Blizzard and Bethesda. Reports have suggested that the planned layoffs could account for "the biggest single cut series" for the Xbox brand. …
… Bungie recently confirmed that the next hotfix for Destiny 2 will be its last, and after that, the game will enter full end-of-service. This comes after the layoffs at the company that impacted at least 292 roles in the studio alone, and then more across SIE and contractor jobs. …
… Hope is still there for devs impacted by layoffs, though. …
… Then, it has been reported that the game will keep on existing in its current state with no changes, and Bungie will face layoffs for up to 50% of its workforce. …