Aztecross: Final Shape Underperformed Lightfall

As a long-time fan of Destiny 2 and Aztecross, I’ve been following his content with bated breath. His latest video sheds light on the troubling situation at Bungie, the studio behind this beloved game. The underperformance of the Final Shape expansion is just one piece of a larger puzzle that seems to be falling apart.


Aztecross discusses the underperformance of the Final Shape expansion in his latest video.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Bungie’s recent job cuts were planned months before the release of the Final Shape expansion in Destiny 2.
  • The layoffs were announced publicly by Bungie CEO P Parsons, with 220 workers losing their jobs.
  • Bungie’s financial struggles, missed targets, and declining player base contributed to the need for layoffs.

Destiny 2’s Financial Struggles:

As a dedicated gamer diving into the expansive universe of Destiny 2, I can’t help but notice the financial struggles that Bungie has been facing since the launch of the Lightfall expansion. Despite initially selling the game’s financial prospects to Sony, it seems that Bungie has consistently missed their targets and has been hemorrhaging money ever since. It’s a tough pill to swallow for fans like me who eagerly await each new update and adventure in this captivating world.

Sony’s Involvement and Accountability:

Sony offered insights into Bungie’s financial status, suggesting potential improvements and expressing worries over the progress of their development schedules.

Effects on Bungie’s Workforce:

Internal disruptions are happening at Bungie due to the layoffs, which include demotions for some high-ranking staff and developers experiencing a squeeze in their roles.

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2024-08-02 05:28