Bungie Faces Backlash Over Layoffs Amid Struggles with Destiny 2 and Delay of The Final Shape Expansion

Bungie Faces Employee Criticism Over Handling of Layoffs Amid Poor Destiny 2 Performance, Fallout from Sony Buyout and Delayed Release of Prolific The Final Shape Expansion.

Bungie faced significant backlash due to mass layoffs and resultant delays in the release of The Final Shape expansion for Destiny 2, with much of the anger directed towards the company's leadership.
Insiders pointed out that Destiny 2's declining performance would have threatened the studio's existence if it were still independent, implying that the Sony buyout, though controversial, potentially saved the company from even worse outcomes.
Even with delays, there are high expectations for The Final Shape, with insiders suggesting that its quality must surpass previous expansions in order to save the company, indicating a crucial turning point for Destiny's future.
Despite severe backlash and uncertain future plans, the new Player-vs-Player (PvP) Strike team has made significant progress and plans for Destiny 2 have not yet been significantly adjusted.
Amid the tumult, Bungie released a statement acknowledging the loss of trust from its Destiny community and committing to exceed expectations with The Final Shape, despite the absence of any comment about the delay in its release.