Longtime Bungie boss Pete Parsons announces departure in twenty years

Until recently, Bungie's next game, marathonscheduled to be released in September. but The game was postponed indefinitely in June Bungie will lose its independence through full integration into PlayStation Studios, the report said. Now, Bungie's CEO Pete Parsons has announced his departure for two decades.

Parsons joined Bungie in 2002 and served as Chief Operating Officer before being promoted to CEO in early 2016. Bungie's official websiteBungie called his post on the company a “lifelong honor” and added that he “was very proud of the world we have built together and the millions of players who call them home.”

Before the closing statement, Parsons announced that Chief Development Officer Justin Truman will become the new head of Bungie. He also recognized Truman as his successor.

“I have worked with Justin for many years,” Parsons said. “His passion for our games, teams and our players is unparalleled. As a leader in engineering, production and design – and recently, as General Manager of Destiny 2 and our Chief Development Officer, he brought this studio to life and breathing in the most memorable moments in Bungie’s history, I’m full of confidence and I have the confidence in Bungie’s right hand.

July 2024, Bungie hits mass layoffs Including senior management Luke Smith and Mark Nisshop. Former Bungie employee also stepped forward and accused the company of Driven by greed due to toxic corporate culture. Early buzz Marathon compares it to Concordthe failed live service shooter pulled just weeks after Sony's release.

Since then, Sony has suggested for on-site service and PlayStation Studios owners Hermen Hulst doesn't believe that marathons will meet fate with Concord. Earlier this month, Sony CFO Lin Tao shared his beliefs Marathon to be released before Sony's fiscal year endslasting until March 31, 2026.