Sony buying Bungie for $3.6bn
eurogamer.netSony has today announced it will buy Destiny maker Bungie for $3.6bn.
The Destiny franchise will remain multiplatform, according to a GamesIndustry.biz report.
Following the deal's completion, Bungie will remain a multiplatform studio which can «self-publish and reach players wherever they choose to play».
«We've had a strong partnership with Bungie since the inception of the Destiny franchise, and I couldn't be more thrilled to officially welcome the studio to the PlayStation family,» said Sony boss Jim Ryan.
«This is an important step in our strategy to expand the reach of PlayStation to a much wider audience. We understand how vital Bungie's community is to the studio and look forward to supporting them as they remain independent and continue to grow. Like Bungie, our community is core to PlayStation's DNA, and our shared passion for the gamer and building the best place to play will now evolve even further.»
Back in 2020, Eurogamer reported that Bungie had discussed the possibility of a buyout with Microsoft, shortly before the latter purchased Bethesda.
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