In a shocking turn of events, gaming giant Sony has confirmed significant layoffs at Bungie Studios, affecting most of the Destiny team and some members from the Marathon project. The decision, announced by PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst, was described as difficult yet necessary to realign resources with current priorities and long-term goals. This announcement comes after the recent cessation of new content for Destiny 2 and a lackluster response to the launch of Marathon. Sony claims multiple alternatives were explored before the layoffs, but details remain scarce. The future of Destiny seems uncertain, with no immediate plans revealed, although Marathon is said to remain an important part of Bungie's portfolio. The reorganization at Bungie will result in job losses, affecting numerous employees and a smaller number from PlayStation's own staff supporting Bungie's operations. In a heartfelt statement, Bungie acknowledged that Destiny 2 fell short of expectations and expressed gratitude to those impacted by the changes, promising more about its future at a later date. Sony acquired Bungie back in 2022, but recent shifts in policy have seen a reversal in their focus on live-service games. The exact staff numbers affected by the layoffs have yet to be confirmed, with Bungie employing 850 staff as of 2024, many assigned to Destiny.