Bungie issues statement to Destiny community following layoffs: 'We know we have lost a lot of your trust'
Following surprise layoffs earlier this week that saw a number of well-loved veteran employees put out of work, Destiny studio Bungie has released a statement acknowledging that it has «lost a lot of your trust» but says that it remains «intensely focused on exceeding your expectations» with the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape.
«This has been one of the most difficult weeks in our studio’s history, as we've parted ways with people we respect and admire,» Bungie wrote. «We’ve spent this week supporting one another, including those who are at the studio, as well as friends and colleagues who no longer are.»
The statement goes on to address negative sentiment in the Destiny community. The mood around the game has reached new lows this year, with the game director at one point making a video apology for how communication had been handled. The catalyst for the wave of negativity engulfing the game was the release of the Lightfall expansion last February, which was a substantial step back from the quality of its predecessor, The Witch Queen. Criticism has only snowballed from that point, usually encompassing player burnout with the seasonal model and how its monetized.
«We want to acknowledge the feedback and concerns you have about Lightfall and recent Seasons, as well as your responses to the reveal of The Final Shape. We know we have lost a lot of your trust. Destiny needs to surprise and delight. We haven’t done this enough and that’s going to change.»
Somewhat surprisingly, there's no mention of a delay to The Final Shape's release. Following the layoffs, rumors surfaced saying that the expansion had been pushed into June: A Bloomberg report said The Final Shape has been getting good but «not great» feedback
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