"Bungie's Leadership Overhaul Sparks Layoff Concerns"

Bungie is replacing Christopher Barrett with former Valorant game director Joe Ziegler as the game director for its upcoming service game, Marathon. Amid fears of layoffs and leadership shakeups, the studio is reportedly prioritizing the release of Marathon and the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion, The Final Shape. There are concerns about financial targets and the future of the studio following Sony's acquisition, with growing expectations of senior leadership departures in 2026.