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People are discussing two major developments for Bungie: Sony/Bungie reportedly laid off most of the Destiny 2 team and some staff from Marathon, and Bungie developers reportedly pitched a Destiny dating game. Together, the chatter centers on studio restructuring alongside new, unexpected franchise spin-off ideas.

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Key Takeaway Bungie is reportedly facing workforce cuts while internal ideas for a Destiny dating game circulate.
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Bungie is reportedly facing workforce cuts while internal ideas for a Destiny dating game circulate.

People are discussing two major developments for Bungie: Sony/Bungie reportedly laid off most of the Destiny 2 team and some staff from Marathon, and Bungie developers reportedly pitched a Destiny dating game. Together, the chatter centers on studio restructuring alongside new, unexpected franchise spin-off ideas.

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GamesIndustry.biz · 12d ago
Bungie devs reportedly pitched Destiny dating game

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Eurogamer · 10d ago
Sony and Bungie lay off "most" of the Destiny 2 team as well as some from Marathon

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Destiny 2 layoffs Sony and Bungie laid off “most” of the Destiny 2 team
Dating game pitch Bungie devs reportedly pitched a Destiny dating game

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  • Follow further reporting on how large the Destiny 2 and Marathon layoffs are.
  • Watch for confirmation or denial of the reported Destiny dating game pitch from Bungie leadership.

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polygon.com

PlayStation CEO says he wants to 'revitalize the market' with live service games amid Bungie layoffs

Even after laying off hundreds of Bungie developers, PlayStation still wants to keep making live service games

8d ago Tomas Franzese
gamerant.com

'Our Industry Is Imploding' CD Projekt RED Designer Comments on Bungie Layoffs

Following a huge wave of layoffs at Bungie and many game dev teams struggling, a CD Projekt RED developer comments on the state of the industry.

8d ago Adrian Morales
gamerant.com

Marathon Is Undeniably to Bungie What Mass Effect 5 Is to BioWare

While the two have little in common, Marathon and Mass Effect 5 serve similar roles for their respective studios, and both have a lot riding on them.

8d ago Nick Rodriguez

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