Bungie has confirmed another major round of layoffs after ending major content development for Destiny 2. A Washington State WARN filing shows that 292 employees were affected, while reports suggest the full impact may extend beyond the studio’s Washington workforce.
The cuts came shortly after Destiny 2 received its final major update on June 9, 2026. Bungie said it could no longer operate at its previous size because Destiny 2 had fallen short of expectations in recent years and its future projects remain in early development.
Sony has also confirmed that the layoffs affect most of the Destiny team, some employees working on Marathon, and support staff within Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Destiny 2’s End Has Led to Major Changes at Bungie
Destiny 2 had been Bungie’s main game for almost a decade. The live service shooter received regular expansions, seasons, raids, story updates, and balance changes throughout its life, building one of the most committed communities in modern gaming.
However, Bungie’s decision to stop producing new major Destiny 2 content meant the studio no longer needed the same level of staffing. The result has been another painful reduction for a company that has already gone through several rounds of layoffs since becoming part of Sony.
Bungie acknowledged the impact on those affected and said the decision was necessary to reorganise the studio around its current priorities.
| Area affected | Reported situation |
|---|---|
| Bungie workforce | 292 positions listed in Washington WARN filing |
| Destiny 2 team | Most of the team reportedly impacted |
| Marathon team | Some staff members affected |
| Sony support teams | Some employees supporting Bungie also affected |
| Destiny 2 development | Major content updates have ended |
| Bungie’s future projects | Still in early development stages |
Marathon Is Now Bungie’s Main Active Project
With Destiny 2 no longer receiving major new content, Marathon has become Bungie’s central active game. The extraction shooter remains an important part of Sony’s wider PlayStation portfolio, and Sony says it will continue supporting the team behind the game.
Marathon has not had an easy path so far. While it has attracted a dedicated group of players, it is still trying to establish itself in a crowded live service market. Bungie is expected to keep developing new seasons and updates while also trying to improve the game’s long term commercial performance.
Sony has also said Bungie will continue working on new ideas, but it has not shared details about what those projects could be. Destiny 3 is not currently confirmed to be in active development.
Bungie Faces Another Difficult Reset
The latest layoffs are especially difficult because they follow the closing chapter of a franchise that shaped Bungie for years. Destiny 2 helped define modern live service games through its raids, expansions, social spaces, and shared world structure.
The people affected include developers, artists, engineers, quality assurance workers, community staff, and other teams who helped keep Destiny 2 running through its long life.
Sony says it explored alternatives before deciding on the reduction, but that will offer little comfort to the employees losing their jobs. The games industry has continued to face widespread layoffs even as major publishers invest heavily in new technology, subscriptions, and live service projects.
Bungie’s next phase will depend heavily on Marathon and whatever new projects it can bring to PlayStation in the future. For now, the studio is entering a much smaller and uncertain chapter after the end of Destiny 2’s long run.
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