Bungie's Morale Plummets Amid Sony Takeover Speculations

If Bungie's sci-fi MMO, Destiny 2, fails to meet financial targets, Sony could dissolve its existing board of directors and take full control of the studio. Bungie has reportedly missed its revenue forecast and implemented cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and salary adjustments. The studio's next expansion, The Final Shape, has been delayed to June 2024, and further layoffs may occur if it underperforms. Bungie, known for its independence, went independent after developing Halo games for Microsoft and later bought itself out of an agreement with Activision Blizzard. It remains unclear whether the studio's recent problems stem from veteran decision-makers or new expectations from Sony.