Bungie's Commitment to Multiplatform Games After Sony Acquisition is a Great Thing
A developer that has been so closely intertwined with the success of Xbox, Bungie, seemingly defecting to the Sony ecosystem was a surprising turn of events. The much-loved studio behind the superb Halo series has recently been acquired by Sony, and as such the news has had many industry veterans floored by the announcement — with players left to theorize if Bungie's future projects would come to their platform of choice.
Naturally, the $3.6 billion-dollar acquisition was more than a mere goodwill gesture, and the developer's largely untarnished reputation is sure to wield results as Sony looks to continue the slow roll-out of its flagship system, the PS5. The news broke almost alongside the announcement of a State of Play this coming Wednesday, which looks to share gameplay details of Gran Turismo 7, but this announcement was devoured by the reveal that the Destiny creator has found a new home with Sony. More details followed, including the confirmation that the studio is dedicated to multiplatform content and even has the right to self-publish its games. As such, players have every right to be relieved.
The Witch Queen Will Permanently Change Players' Understanding Of Destiny 2
Bungie is currently working on Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, the next expansion for the 5-year-old game, which has been confirmed to arrive on Xbox systems as well as PC and Stadia on February 22. This trend of releasing games on other, competitive platforms is set to continue, allowing gamers and their friends of all persuasions the luxury of carrying on their journeys with the Destiny franchise as well as any future projects via ross-platform play.
This is exciting, relieving news, and ensures all parties are satisfied with the arrangement moving
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