Bungie

Bungie has announced drastic changes coming to Marathon, its struggling extraction shooter, saying it plans to grow the game beyond its extraction roots in the coming months. The move follows a continued slump in the game's player numbers, with the studio apparently hoping a broader direction can win back audiences and steady the game's future.

A developer with 19 years of experience at Xbox has called on Microsoft to rehire staff laid off from Bungie, Halo Studios and other studios, arguing they are 'bursting with talent' and could shape the future of the Halo franchise. The comments come as uncertainty surrounds Activision's plans for the series, with no clear direction announced. The remarks add to ongoing debate about industry layoffs and how studios should retain experienced games talent.