"DESTINY 2 STUDIO BUNGIE COULD BE FACING A 50% REDUCTION OF STAFF IN SUMMER LAYOFFS"

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the latest reports on Bungie’s rumored major layoffs in summer 2026 following the official end of Destiny 2’s active development.Analytic Dreamz examines claims that up to 50% of Bungie’s roughly 800–850 staff could be cut, potentially affecting 400 employees. The discussion covers multiple sources including Sylvain Trinel and Paul Tassi, the $765 million Sony impairment loss, the shift of resources to Marathon, and the timing of expected leadership departures in July 2026 after vesting payouts.This segment also explores Destiny 2’s final update Monument of Triumph, the surge in player numbers, the growing Destiny 3 petition nearing 400,000 signatures, Bungie’s previous 2024 layoffs, and broader PlayStation studio restructuring. Analytic Dreamz provides context on Sony’s 2022 acquisition, Marathon’s performance concerns, and what this means for the future of one of gaming’s most iconic studios.Essential listening for Destiny fans and industry watchers tracking the latest Bungie and Sony developments. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy