Bungie, the iconic studio behind the original Halo games and Destiny, is officially losing its key leader of the past decade. Despite the studio's impressive pedigree, some Bungie efforts have recently faced a more mixed reception, with complaints about Destiny 2's content vaulting and controversies surrounding the upcoming shooter Marathon. It's still one of the most recognized names in the industry, and any shake-up at the studio is notable.
Today, CEO Pete Parsons announced that he's stepping down from his role in a post on the official Bungie website. Pete Parsons worked at the studio for 23 years and led it for the past decade. In his place, Justin Truman, who has worked at Bungie for 15 years as an engineer, designer, producer, and most recently Chief Development Officer, will step up as the new Studio Head.
Pete Parsons' post chronicles what Bungie has accomplished during his 10 years of leadership, noting Destiny 2's success and Sony's acquisition of Bungie as major steps. New Studio Head Justin Truman also offers a message, discussing his personal history at Bungie and the company's continued desire to listen to the community and build worlds that players will love.
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