Following confirmation earlier this month thatBungie’s independence from Sony is on thin ice, the studio is undergoing a major shakeup, as its CEO, Pete Parsons, is stepping down after 23 years of service.
Parsons' departure comes hot on the heels ofMarathon’s delayamid lukewarm reception and thedevelopment woesof the extraction shooter.
The studio boss penned a letter to fans as he passes the torch.
Bungie CEO Steps Down Amid Studio Turmoil
In an announcement on the studio’swebsite, Parsons said, “After more than two decades of helping build this incredible studio, establishing the Bungie Foundation, and growing inspiring communities around our work, I have decided to pass the torch. This journey has been the honor of a lifetime. I am deeply proud of the worlds we’ve built together and the millions of players who call them home – and most of all I am privileged by the opportunity to work alongside the incredible minds at Bungie.”
Parsons adds that today marks the “right time for a new beginning,” and how the future of Bungie will be in the hands of a new generation of leaders.
Taking over for Parsons will be Destiny 2 GM and Chief Development Officer Justin Truman, who wrote his own letter as well.
Truman notes, “I am committed to supporting and working alongside every member of the team here as we continue pouring our hearts and souls into these worlds. Worlds that we love, and that we hope have been worth your time and your passion. Because ultimately those worlds only exist, and thrive, with you in them.”
Truman confirms they will have more to show about Destiny 2 and Marathon later this year, though they failed to provide specifics. Perhaps Marathon’s release date will be finalized?
It has been a challenging few months for the studio, what withMarathon’s art fiasco, Destiny 2’s latest expansion failing to generate the kind of buzz Bungie was expecting.
Let’s hope that with Truman’s leadership, things turn around for the studio – not just in games development, but in studio culture too, since it’s beenreportedbefore that it wasn’t an easy place to work in.
WHERE TO PLAY
From the creators of Halo and Destiny…Scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV in Bungie’s team-based FPS extraction shooter. Choose your Runner and work together in crews of three as you battle rival teams and hostile security forces for weapons and upgrades. Survive and your loot is yours to keep for future runs on Tau Ceti—or if you’re brave enough, a journey to the derelict Marathon ship that hangs above.Become a Runner:Choose from a roster of cybernetic mercenaries with unique abilities. Customize your playstyle with the weapons, implants, and equipment you collect on your runs. Every match is a chance to experiment, buildcraft, and come back stronger.Welcome to Tau Ceti IV:What once was a thriving colony is now a battleground for rival factions competing for power and fortune, hiring Runners to track down weapons, valuables, and the edge they need to win.Fun and competitive at all skill levels:Bungie’s best-in-class first person gunplay makes playing at every skill level satisfying. With multiple maps to choose from, you can sharpen your skills in starter areas, then challenge yourself in high-stakes zones and Ranked mode in season one.
