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Read Bungie's statement as Sony PlayStation layoffs come down on its Destiny 2 and Marathon devs — "we wish to extend our gratitude and compassion"

As layoffs from Sony hit the studio hard, Destiny 2 and Marathon dev Bungie shares a heartfelt letter with its community and employees.

Windows Central

Bungie confirms devastating layoffs in Destiny 2, Marathon teams as Sony casts dark shadow

The order seemingly came from above.

Destructoid

With Destiny 2 over, Bungie lays off 'most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members'

The number of people put out of work has not been disclosed, but it doesn't sound good.

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"We have made the decision to reduce Bungie’s workforce": Destiny 2 dev Bungie hit with major layoffs across "most of the Destiny team" and Marathon, says Sony CEO

PlayStation publisher Sony has begun major layoffs at Destiny 2 and Marathon developer Bungie, with the cuts "affecting a significant number of employees."

Windows Central

"Most" of the Destiny 2 team is being laid off as Bungie says the MMO "fell short of expectations these past several years," some Marathon devs also affected

PlayStation CEO Herman Hulst says Marathon "remains an important part of our portfolio"

GamesRadar

'Don't blame yourselves' for Destiny 2's end, community lead tells players: 'No words can accurately depict how lucky we are to have shared these worlds with you'

As Destiny 2 reaches the end, dmg04 has some reassuring words for mourning fans.

PC Gamer

The history of brilliantly terrible World Cup video games

As football fans revel in the real world tournament, its digital counterparts continue to stumble in capturing the hyped up atmosphere

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Destiny 2 fans shouldn't "blame yourselves" as Bungie closes the door on its 9-year-old MMO, says community lead: "This is just the way it goes sometimes"

"No matter the future, we will always have these memories"

GamesRadar

Bungie Confirms 'Marathon' PvE Mode 'Vault Breaker,' Cradle Evolution System—When to Expect It?

Bungie has unveiled the new PvE mode called Vault Breaker, and the new Cradle Evolution system coming soon to Marathon.

Player One

Marathon's Vault Breaker PvE mode is coming in July, and here's the twist: You leave your loot behind

This is the full-on Marathon PvE experience I've been waiting for.

PC Gamer

Destiny 2 devs repeatedly pitched a dating sim, Bungie veterans say, "but leadership was very Hard No that nobody wanted romance or silliness"

"It was never a full-fledged project," though

GamesRadar

We could've had a 'very Dream Daddy-inspired' Destiny dating sim, but management said no fun

A bunch of cool game jam concepts never made it further than that.

PC Gamer

Warframe dev says 'no one is celebrating' Destiny 2 winding down: 'A game is healthy when you have competitors'

We all lift together.

PC Gamer

Destiny 2's end is "earth-shattering," Warframe dev says, despite the competition between the 2 shooters: "To live in a reality where they're gone isn't a positive one"

"No one is celebrating"

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Bungie's at a crossroads: Should Destiny 3 be a live service, just a campaign, or something else entirely?

Bungie has always struggled to figure out what Destiny actually is and how to support it.

PC Gamer

Marathon players are amassing way too much loot in Season 2, and the primary cause is a mystery: 'We're still unravelling the source'

"Progression and access to power moved much faster than the previous season."

GamesRadar

Former Destiny 2 devs say working at Bungie was a "toxic, dysfunctional experience," describe leaders who "forgot that people play games for fun"

And they're not the only one who feels that way

Destructoid

‘Cruel math’ is reportedly the reasoning for Destiny 2’s shutdown, not ‘revenge’ from Sony

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Marathon Season 2 is testing my map knowledge in the most terrifying way: by turning the lights off

Now Playing | I played nearly 150 hours of Marathon's first season and it's just as well, because now I can't see a sodding thing

GamesRadar

Destiny 2 players are dealing "near infinite damage" to bosses thanks to a new bug, but Bungie is letting it slide for now: "Have some fun"

The more things change, the more things stay the same

Player One

'Destiny 2' Future in Doubt as 'Monument of Triumph' Success Fails to Stop Bungie Layoff Reports

"Destiny 2 Monument of Triumph" boosts players, but Bungie layoffs and end-of-service plans continue despite record Steam activity and fan backlash.

Windows Central

"We are nearing the final delivery of patch notes": Bungie signals Destiny 2's "last string of hotfixes" are near as the devs prepare to end the game

Destiny 2 dev Bungie has indicated support for the game will soon wind down as the studio prepares to "get into its last string of hotfixes."

Destructoid

Bungie reportedly firing half the studio following Destiny’s 2 demise

No bang, only whimpers.

Windows Central

"It’s going to be significant": Reports claim Destiny 2 dev Bungie will soon face major layoffs and leadership departures after its final update

Shortly after Destiny 2's final content update, it's been reported that its developer Bungie will soon experience a "significant" wave of layoffs.

PC Gamer

Bungie will let Destiny 2 'near infinite damage' bug ride for a week: 'Do your thing'

Players are also back to punting bosses off of ledges.

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