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Sony buys Bungie, developer of Destiny and original creator of Halo

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Sony bought Bungie, developer of Destiny and original creator of Halo, for $3.6 billion. The purchase comes after Microsoft announced its intention to acquire Activision Blizzard in a deal worth $68.7 billion. Bungie CEO Pete Parsons wrote in a blog post:


“In SIE, we have found a partner who is wholeheartedly behind us and who wants to accelerate our vision of creating entertainment for all generations while preserving the creative freedom that beats at the heart of Bungie,” Parsons wrote. "Like us, SIE believes that game worlds are just the beginning of our IPs. Together, we share a dream of creating and nurturing iconic franchises that unite friends around the world and fans across generations. of families and across multiple platforms and entertainment.”


Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan said in a PlayStation Blog post that Bungie will exist as an independent cross-platform studio and publisher alongside the company's PlayStation Studio developers. "Bungie's global expertise in cross-platform development and live game services will help us achieve our vision of extending PlayStation to millions of players," he said.


PlayStation Studios president Hermann Holst echoed that view in a separate blog post. "Bungie's technical prowess combined with its history of building highly interactive communities makes it a natural partner for PlayStation Studios," he said. "We look forward to sharing skills and experiences and unlocking the potential of Bungie's incredible minds under the PlayStation umbrella."


Bungie has made it very clear to the public that its future games will not be PlayStation exclusives. "No. We want the worlds we create to expand with the places people play. We will continue to express ourselves, be creatively independent, and lead a unified Bungie community," Bungie wrote in the FAQ. . In this FAQ, Bungie also discusses how the acquisition will impact the long-term success of Destiny 2;


Question. As a Destiny 2 player, does Bungie's integration with PlayStation have a direct impact on the Destiny 2 gameplay and experience?


No, our commitment to Destiny 2 as a cross-platform game with full cross-play has not changed.


We want you to play The Witch Queen on February 22, 2022 on the platform of your choice.


s Will the Destiny 2 experience be affected on platforms other than PlayStation if Bungie becomes part of PlayStation?


No, we want to maintain the same great experience you already have on your platform of choice.


Will announced seasons, events, packs or expansions change or be affected when Bungie joins PlayStation?


No, Bungie retains complete creative freedom for our games and our community. Our plans for the Light and Dark Saga remain unchanged until final form in 2024.


Question. Is it Destiny 2? The Witch Queen will be platform exclusive.


No, The Witch Queen will not have exclusive platforms. Every player should have an amazing Destiny experience no matter where you choose to play


s Will platform functionality such as Cross-Save, Cross-Play, Destiny 2 Companion or third-party applications such as Destiny Item Manager (DIM) be changed or removed?


no Bungie's commitment to cross-platform and social gaming remains unwavering. We believe it's best to share games with friends wherever they choose to play, and we'll continue to invest in new features and platforms.


s Bungie has a futuristic game in development, will it be a PlayStation exclusive now?


no We want the world we create to extend where people play. We will continue to self-publish, build and lead a unified Bungie community.


Question.


Yes indeed


The acquisition is the latest in a series of major corporate announcements this month. The industry is still hurting over Microsoft's deal for Activision Blizzard, which came just a week after two $12.72 deals were announced for mobile developer Zynga. And over the past year, Sony has purchased several studios to expand its PlayStation Studio family, including developer Return Housemark and Demon's Souls developer Bluepoint Games.


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