Destiny 2 developer Bungie is facing a full takeover by Sony, according to a new report, leaving employees worried about the studio’s future.
Sony already owns Bungie, but the developer retains some autonomy. In a statement issued when the acquisition process started in January 2022, Bungie said “we remain in charge of our destiny. We will continue to independently publish and creatively develop our games.”
The deal was completed in July of 2022 and was worth reportedly $3.7billion. Currently, the board of directors at Bungie is split between members from PlayStation and Sony, and members of Bungie itself.
In November 2023, Bungie laid off roughly eight per cent of its workforce, around 100 employees. This, according to the report from IGN, was part of a “scramble” by leadership at the studio to avoid Sony taking over fully.
