Bungie Layoffs: Two Former Employees Speak Out
Ex-Bungie Employees Caught Off Guard
Two former Bungie employees have come forward to express their shock and disappointment at the recent layoffs that have affected the game developer. The layoffs, which were announced on Wednesday, resulted in the termination of 220 employees, or 17% of Bungie's workforce. The former employees, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they were caught off guard by the workforce reduction, as there had been no prior indication that layoffs were imminent.
Surprise and Disappointment
"I was completely blindsided," said one of the former employees. "I had no idea that this was coming. I thought Bungie was doing well, and I was excited about the future of the company." The other former employee echoed this sentiment, saying, "I'm still in shock. I loved working at Bungie, and I'm really disappointed that I've lost my job."
Integration with Sony Interactive
The layoffs come as Bungie is in the process of integrating with Sony Interactive, which acquired the company last year. As part of the integration, Sony has been moving some of Bungie's operations to its own studios. The layoffs are believed to be part of this integration process, as Sony seeks to streamline Bungie's operations and reduce costs.
Uncertain Future
The layoffs have cast a shadow over Bungie's future. The company is currently working on Destiny 2, the sequel to its popular first-person shooter game. It is unclear how the layoffs will affect the development of Destiny 2 or Bungie's other projects. The former employees who spoke out expressed concern about the company's future, saying that they are worried about the impact the layoffs will have on Bungie's culture and its ability to make great games.
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