Back in the 2000s, Microsoft had acquired Bungie before its release of the incredibly successful and influential FPS mega-hit Halo: Combat Evolved. The game put the Washington-based studio in the spotlight, turning Halo into a profitable franchise for the Xbox console. The partnership would last until 2007 when Bungie then split from Microsoft to become an independent developer.
Nowadays, Bungie is still seen as an acclaimed game developer, as evidenced by its current hit title Destiny 2. Bungie
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