Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was "very close" to shutting down before Sony's acquisition (opens in new tab)

As we following its final update, some fans have blamed the game's demise on Sony, suggesting the company didn't want to continue investing in the sci-fi loot shooter. According to former Bungie community manager Liana Ruppert, however, the real story is more complicated, and developer Bungie was reportedly in trouble well before Sony had the reins.