Bungie Layoffs: 17% Workforce Cut Amid Major Studio Restructuring

In the latest episode of our podcast, we delved into the significant restructuring at Bungie, where the studio announced layoffs affecting 220 employees-about 17% of its workforce. This difficult decision comes as a response to rising development costs, economic challenges, and a strategic shift to focus solely on their key franchises, Destiny and Marathon. We discussed the broader implications for the industry and how Bungie plans to support departing staff with generous exit packages while also integrating some roles into Sony Interactive Entertainment. The episode also touched on the reasons behind these changes, including the ambitious expansion plans that stretched resources thin and a need to ensure high-quality releases for upcoming projects.
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