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The latest Bungie coverage curated for game developers.
GamesIndustry.biz says Bungie is trying to rebuild trust by restoring vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, raids, and destinations after ending active Destiny 2 development. The studio also says Marathon is being …
Game Developer reports Bungie is doubling down on Destiny, calling the franchise foundational to the studio’s future. That signals the team still sees live ops, expansions, and long-tail engagement as …
Bungie is reworking Marathon beyond its original extraction-shooter pitch after player feedback pushed the team to rethink both the game and its delivery. The studio says the overhaul will affect …
Christopher Barrett has settled his lawsuit with Sony and now appears in Marathon’s credits. The move closes a high-profile dispute around his firing over misconduct allegations. For Bungie and Sony, …
Bungie and Sony have settled Chris Barrett’s lawsuit over his dismissal from Marathon for an undisclosed amount. Barrett says he’s satisfied with the outcome, and a joint filing adds his …
Bungie has replaced Marathon game director Joe Ziegler four months after launch, with Del Chafe III stepping in to lead the project alongside creative director Julia Nardin. The July jobs …
Sony Interactive Entertainment says it wants to “revitalise” live-service games by mixing first-party and third-party releases. Hideaki Nishino framed the genre as still evolving, while Sony’s own track record remains …
Sony is cutting 292 jobs at Bungie, hitting most of the Destiny team and some Marathon staff. The move follows months of portfolio review and comes as Bungie shifts away …
Sony is cutting at least 292 Bungie jobs, and the reductions also reach SIE teams that support Bungie’s operations. For developers, this reads less like a one-off studio trim and …
Bungie developers reportedly pitched a Destiny dating game, and even built a prototype during the studio’s Carnival week. Former staff say the idea kept resurfacing with a full pitch deck, …
Bungie is testing a casual PvP-lite mode for Marathon, a notable shift for a game that’s been framed around higher-stakes extraction play. It also has a PvE mode in development, …
Bungie is reportedly heading into layoffs, which is the kind of studio-level shakeup that usually ripples through live ops, content pipelines, and morale fast. The same roundup also notes former …
Bungie is reportedly preparing significant layoffs after winding down Destiny 2 development, with no new project approved for the team. For developers, the bigger signal is how quickly a live-service …
Bungie says Destiny 2’s active development wraps in June, with the next live-service update serving as the final one. For teams watching live-ops, it’s a reminder that even major ongoing …
Sony’s Bungie bet is now a real drag on the books: another ¥88.6 billion impairment in Q4 pushed the total write-down to $765 million. The bigger story for devs is …
Marathon's impressive sales of 1.2 million copies across multiple platforms highlight the game's strong market reception. This success is particularly relevant for business developers and producers, as it showcases the …
Bungie's new Marathon game is set to launch on March 5, marking a significant revival of the classic FPS franchise. This release comes after a delay due to feedback from …
Joseph Cross's departure from Bungie after ten years marks a significant change for the Marathon team. As art director, his vision shaped the game's aesthetic and direction. This transition could …
Chris Barratt's lawsuit against Bungie and Sony has been dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction over monetary damages. This outcome highlights the complexities of legal battles in the gaming industry, …
Bungie's Marathon is finally set to release in March after a six-month delay due to mixed early feedback. This delay has significant implications for developers involved in graphics and gameplay, …