The legendary developer has partnered with Sony Interact Entertainment while reportedly preserving creative independence.
Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) have announced on their websites that Sony has bought Bungie. "Today, Bungie begins our journey to become a global multi-media entertainment company," Bungie said.
The news was reported by GamesIndustry.biz first.
"In SIE, we have found a partner who unconditionally supports us in all we are and who wants to accelerate our vision to create generation-spanning entertainment, all while preserving the creative independence that beats in Bungie’s heart," Bungie said in their news post about being acquired by SIE.
"Destiny 2" will still be available on current and new platforms. The experience will also be the same for all platforms, according to Bungie.
According to SIE CEO, Jim Ryan, "Bungie’s successful track record in multi-format publishing and live game services will assist us in realizing our ambitions to take PlayStation beyond the console and increase our potential audience.
"Bungie’s expertise in delivering a world-class service approach and long-term community engagement is extremely compelling and will support the development of several future live services titles from PlayStation Studios," Jim Ryan said in a PlayStation news post about acquiring Bungie.
"Bungie’s technical expertise, coupled with their track record of building highly engaged communities, make them a natural fit for collaboration with PlayStation Studios," Head of PlayStation Studios, Hermen Hulst, said in a PlayStation news post about the acquirement. "We are excited to make plans to share skills and expertise, and to unlock the potential in having the brilliant minds at Bungie under the PlayStation roof."
Multiple development studios and popular figures in the video game industry have congratulated Bungie on the news.
This news comes nearly two weeks after Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard.
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