Bungie CEO Steps Down from Company
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Pete Parsons, a longtime Bungie veteran, has stepped down as CEO after more than 20 years with the company, and Justin Truman, Destiny 2s general manager, has taken over as CEO.
- Justin Truman expressed excitement about supporting and collaborating with every team member at Bungie and hinted at upcoming developments for Marathon and Destiny.
- It was not explicitly mentioned whether Parsons departure is connected to Sonys acquisition of Bungie or its integration into PlayStation Studios, but this news remains unclear.
- Parsons noted the transition to a new era at Bungie with Truman as the companys new leader and expressed his close collaboration with Truman over the years, praising Trumans passion for Bungies games, team, and players.
Bungie Veteran Pete Parsons Steps Down, Justin Truman Takes Over as CEO and Hints at New Developments for Marathon and Destiny
Pete Parsons, a longtime Bungie veteran, has stepped down as CEO after more than 20 years with the company. Justin Truman, Destiny 2’s general manager and another Bungie stalwart, succeeds Parsons as CEO. In his farewell message, Parsons stated it is “time for a new era at Bungie,” with Truman poised to lead as the company transitions to a new generation of leaders. Parsons further noted his close collaboration with Justin for years, praising Truman’s unwavering passion for Bungie’s games, team, and players. As an engineering, production, and design veteran, Truman has played a key role in creating some of Bungie’s most memorable moments. Truman, in turn, expressed his excitement to support and collaborate with every team member who pours their heart and soul into these worlds. He also hinted at upcoming developments for Marathon and Destiny, promising updates soon. Neither Parsons nor Truman explicitly addressed Sony’s previously confirmed acquisition of Bungie and its integration into PlayStation Studios. It remains unclear whether Parsons’ departure is connected to this acquisition or any other decisions made by Sony.
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