Overview

• Parsons announced his departure in a Bungie blog post after more than two decades at the studio, calling it the right time to pass the torch.
• Truman, a 15-year Bungie veteran and former Destiny 2 general manager and chief development officer, said teams are heads down on Destiny and Marathon with more to show later this year.
• Variety reports Bungie will no longer use a CEO title, with Studio Head now the top role at the Sony-owned developer.
• Sony CFO Lin Tao said Bungie’s independence is getting lighter and indicated Marathon is expected to launch within this fiscal year, with timing updates targeted for autumn.
• The leadership change follows a tumultuous period that included 2024 layoffs affecting about 220 roles, tepid reception for recent Destiny 2 content, and Marathon’s delay after plagiarism issues and poor alpha feedback.