Bungie CEO Pete Parsons Steps Down, Justin Truman Takes Over

Pete Parsons, longtime CEO of Bungie, the studio behind Destiny and Halo, announced his departure after more than two decades with the company, including serving as CEO since 2015. Parsons highlighted his pride in the worlds Bungie built and the communities fostered, calling his tenure "the honor of a lifetime." Justin Truman, Bungie's chief development officer and general manager of Destiny 2, has taken over as the new studio head, signaling continuity for Bungie's ongoing projects like Destiny 2 and the upcoming Marathon. Parsons led Bungie through major milestones including the launch of Destiny 2, the studio's split from Activision, and its $3.6 billion acquisition by Sony in 2022. Despite these successes, Bungie has faced recent challenges such as layoffs and delays on Marathon, and Sony has indicated Bungie will become more integrated into PlayStation Studios under Truman's leadership. Truman, a longtime Bungie veteran, expressed commitment to continuing the studio's focus on its games and community, promising new updates on Destiny 2 and Marathon later in the year.