Bungie has suffered another significant round of layoffs, with 220 employees affected and an additional 200 roles being reassigned to PlayStation, marking a substantial restructuring effort within the studio.
Bungie’s CEO Pete Parsons has announced the launch of a new, independently operated studio in collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment. The newly formed entity will assume development responsibilities for one of Bungie’s existing incubation projects, a science fantasy-based intellectual property.
According to journalist Jason Schreier, approximately 75 personnel are expected to relocate from Bungie to this newly established studio. While details about this project remain limited, whispers from past reports suggest it’s being crafted under the codename , a team-based action game with a playful and humorous tone.
As of now, additional details about the challenge and the brand-new studio remain unclear; it is anticipated that Sony will issue official statements regarding these matters in due course. Keep tuned for extra updates.
