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Bungie announces layoffs affecting most of the Destiny team

gamingJun 25, 2026513,364

Sony confirms a reorganization at Bungie that will include layoffs hitting 'most of the Destiny team' and some Marathon staff.

ariella
@agbouskila.bsky.social

Well, I've been affected by the Bungie layoffs, and I guess I'm now looking for work. I'm a senior narrative designer on Destiny 2. I'm going to thread a little list of stuff I've done on the game; normally I go out of my way to avoid attention, but today I'd appreciate reposts.

10192h ago
ariella80

[long pause as I try to figure out where even to begin!] My first D2 release was Season of the Wish. I got to write our big shapeshifting dragon villain Riven's last words in game and her personal romance novel. (www.ishtar-collective.net/categories/b...)

fujoplasty10

they are FOOLS for fumbling you

Aaron7

Would be insane that you don't get picked up within the next month. Best wishes to you

CajunGeek5

Ariella, Im so sorry this happened to you. At the same time, thank you for some amazing stories and narratives you brought to this game. I hope you are able to find something soon.

Cat Manning4

really sorry to hear this.

two woopers in a trenchcoat4

Thank you for helping build the world that was home to me for over a decade. Thank you, and everyone on your team, and please know all of us think you all deserved better.

spooky-bug.bsky.social4

I have no clue about any of this, seems I'm out of my normal spaces. I just saw this post, though. They mention the Bungie layoffs and are offering to possibly hire bsky.app/profile/sphy...

mola 🌱 WORMMAXXING3

wherever you land next better thank their lucky stars or die by my blade!!!!! but right now, I want to thank you for everything: for pouring your heart (and blood sweat tears etc) into making this game that meant — and will continue to mean — so much to so many folks. your words will stay with me.

telsie 🦬2

thank you for your fantastic work on D2! best of luck going forward

Andre Weast2

I'm sorry this happened to you but I have a question you might be able to answer. When Bungie decided to sunset over half of the original content and DLCs was there any internal outcry? Did any of the staff speak up and say "hey this sucks and is going to kill the player base"

Dee2

Ari I'm so sorry to hear this!!! 😭 You're an incredible writer and I hope you're able to find something soon! 💖

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