Trending Now - Bungie Plans Major Layoffs Amid Shift Away From Destiny Franchise
WHO:
Eurogamer - Bungie, a video game developer known for the Halo and Destiny franchises.
Engadget - Bungie is the subject of the reported layoffs.
WHAT:
Eurogamer - Bungie has stated that it will begin work incubating new games after the final update for Destiny 2.
Eurogamer - Bungie has ideas for other games set in the Destiny universe but is not actively developing any new Destiny titles at this time.
Engadget - Bungie is reportedly laying off a "significant number" of employees.
Eurogamer - Bungie announced the end of content updates for Destiny 2, with the final content drop scheduled for June 9, 2026.
Eurogamer - Bungie is reportedly set to suffer "significant" layoffs.
Engadget - Bungie will lay off a significant number of people.
Eurogamer - Bungie has no plans for Destiny 3 and is not actively working on a sequel.
WHERE:
Eurogamer - The announcement pertains to Bungie's operations, which are likely based in the United States.
WHEN:
Eurogamer - The final live-service content update for Destiny 2 will be released on June 9, 2026.
WHY:
GeekWire - The layoffs are occurring amid broader cost-cutting measures by Sony, which owns Bungie.
Eurogamer - Bungie stated that it has reached the time for its shared worlds and Destiny to live beyond Destiny 2, indicating a shift in focus towards new games.
HOW:
Eurogamer - Bungie plans to ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable after the final update, similar to how the original Destiny continues to be active.
(UPDATED May 22, 2026 23:20 UTC)
Bungie has announced plans to start incubating new games following the final update for Destiny 2, although they have ideas for other titles set in the Destiny universe, they are not currently developing any new games in that franchise. The company is reportedly laying off a significant number of employees as part of these changes. This move comes amid broader cost-cutting measures being implemented by Sony, which owns Bungie.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 17:38 UTC)
Bungie, the video game developer known for the Halo and Destiny franchises, has announced the end of content updates for Destiny 2, with the final update set for June 9, 2026. In addition to this, the company is reportedly facing significant layoffs and has no plans for a sequel, Destiny 3, as it shifts focus toward new games. Bungie has assured fans that Destiny 2 will remain playable after the final update, similar to the ongoing activity of the original Destiny.