Bungie's Destiny 2 Faces Make or Break Moment with Layoffs and The Final Shape in Limbo

New revelations about the recent layoffs at Bungie shed light on the circumstances and reactions within the company. The expensive new building and the $1.2 billion in employee retention from Sony were not enough to avoid the layoffs. The revenue miss and drop in player engagement/spending post-Lightfall have caused anger among employees towards leadership. The Final Shape, a highly anticipated update for Destiny 2, has been delayed to ensure it surpasses previous expansions. The future of Destiny 2 plans and the possibility of Destiny 3 remain uncertain. Bungie aims to become a multi-IP studio, but there are no plans for a mass migration from the Destiny team. The current situation poses challenges for Bungie's recovery, with hopes pinned on The Final Shape's success.