Overview

• A new video by journalist Destin Legarie features allegations from former Bungie employees about a toxic work culture, including humiliation, HR bias, and leadership mismanagement.
• Bungie leadership reportedly pushed for a Destiny 2 subscription model, but staff strongly opposed and ultimately shut down the idea.
• Concerns over monetization included leadership's objections to visually appealing in-game armor, fearing it might reduce Eververse cosmetic sales.
• Former staff allege management prioritized monetization over the player community, with some describing receiving harsh reprimands over revenue concerns.
• Despite ongoing internal challenges, Bungie is moving forward with the Destiny 2 Edge of Fate expansion in July and Marathon’s planned September release.