2024-10-31
I remember having this convo at work that I was really concerned by the rapid growth at Bungie having zero needed restructuring that needs to happen with that kind of growth. It was brushed aside pretty mockingly. Anyway, happy 1 year anniversary of the first round of layoffs ✨
Bloomberg
Many long-time game workers are ditching large productions in favor of smaller teams, enabled by growing accessibility of Unreal Engine and other powerful tools
Thanks Jason Schreier for putting my game as the image for the article as well! … Del Walker : A great article, however, let's expand on the longterm effects: — People might wond...
2024-08-01
@Bungie Pete Parsons needs to step down.
IGN
Bungie says it will lay off 220 employees, or 17% of its workforce, and integrate an additional 155 roles into its parent company Sony Interactive Entertainment
The New Path for Bungie has Bungie's announcement of “difficult changes … X: Jason Schreier / @jasonschreier : Sony's Bungie is shrinking from 1,300 people to 850: - 220 laid off -...
I remember the Friday before the first layoffs, me and another CM were in the lobby and I was literally talking about how I didn't have enough money for groceries and that employee services was an angel for helping me have food since I was told to drop all of my side jobs when
IGN
Bungie says it will lay off 220 employees, or 17% of its workforce, and integrate an additional 155 roles into its parent company Sony Interactive Entertainment
The New Path for Bungie has Bungie's announcement of “difficult changes … X: Jason Schreier / @jasonschreier : Sony's Bungie is shrinking from 1,300 people to 850: - 220 laid off -...
2023-11-01
Well... my heart is breaking for all affected I am now looking for opportunities. I have 21 years of games industry experience in media, production, and community management. I'm processing,I'm so heartbroken. I don't know what to do from here... this was my home. I feel so lost
Bloomberg
Sources: Sony's Bungie cut ~100 jobs out of ~1,200 after executives said revenue was 45% below projections for the year, citing a drop in Destiny 2's popularity
- Sales at studio were running 45% below projections for year — Layoffs are part of a bigger revamp at Sony PlayStation unit