The Potential Impact of a Sony Takeover on Bungie and Destiny 2

Sony has the power to take over Bungie if the company fails to meet certain financial targets, which could result in three possible scenarios. The best case scenario would involve Sony replacing problematic leadership and making positive changes to the company and its games. The medium case scenario would see a reduction in the scale of Destiny 2 and potential layoffs, as the game's expensive production costs and monetization issues pose challenges. The worst case scenario would be the end of Bungie, with Sony losing faith in the company's projects and potentially turning it into a support studio for other developers. However, it is unlikely that Bungie would completely dissolve, given its reputation and the strength of the Destiny IP. The future of Bungie may lie somewhere between the first two scenarios, with a need to address leadership and revenue sustainability issues.
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- Bungie face a full Sony takeover and more layoffs if Destiny 2: The Final Shape flops, according to reports Rock Paper Shotgun
- Report: Morale At Bungie In The Dumps As Sony Takeover Looms Kotaku
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