{"id":3004639,"date":"2022-01-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2023-01-09T19:31:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T19:31:22","slug":"sony-interactive-entertainment-to-acquire-leading-independent-videogame-developer-bungie","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2022\/sony-interactive-entertainment-to-acquire-leading-independent-videogame-developer-bungie\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Interactive Entertainment to Acquire Leading Independent Video Game Developer, Bungie"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SAN MATEO, Calif., January 31, 2022<\/b> \u2013 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (\u201cSIE\u201d) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Bungie, Inc. (\u201cBungie\u201d), a premier independent videogame developer and long-time partner of SIE that has created some of the videogame industry\u2019s most highly-acclaimed franchises, including Halo <\/i>and Destiny. <\/i>This acquisition will give SIE access to Bungie\u2019s world-class approach to live game services and technology expertise, furthering SIE\u2019s vision to reach billions of players. Bungie will continue to operate independently, maintaining the ability to self-publish and reach players wherever they choose to play.  <\/p>\n

Based in Bellevue, WA and with more than 900 employees, Bungie is renowned for creating unforgettable, evolving worlds centered around high-quality gameplay experiences that foster meaningful player connections. Currently, the team is focused on the long-term development of the hugely successful Destiny 2<\/i>, expanding the Destiny universe, and creating entirely new worlds in future IP. The total consideration of this transaction is 3.6 billion U.S. dollars, inclusive of purchase price and committed employee incentives, and is subject to customary working capital and other adjustments.<\/p>\n

\u201cBungie has created and continues to evolve some of the world\u2019s most beloved videogame franchises and, by aligning its values with people\u2019s desire to share gameplay experiences, they bring together millions of people around the world,\u201d said Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman, President and CEO, Sony Group Corporation. \u201cAs part of our Purpose to \u2018fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology\u2019, we will utilize the Sony Group\u2019s diverse array of entertainment and technology assets to support further evolution of Bungie and its ability to create iconic worlds across multiple platforms and media.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had a strong partnership with Bungie since the inception of the Destiny franchise, and I couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to officially welcome the studio to the PlayStation family,\u201d said Jim Ryan, President and CEO, SIE. \u201cThis is an important step in our strategy to expand the reach of PlayStation to a much wider audience. We understand how vital Bungie\u2019s community is to the studio and look forward to supporting them as they remain independent and continue to grow. Like Bungie, our community is core to PlayStation\u2019s DNA, and our shared passion for the gamer and building the best place to play will now evolve even further.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn SIE, we have found a partner that fully supports us and wants to accelerate our vision of creating meaningful entertainment experiences that span generations, all while valuing the creative independence that is the heartbeat of Bungie,\u201d said Pete Parsons, CEO and Chairman, Bungie. \u201cWe will continue pursuing our vision of one, unified Bungie community, building games that value our community and meet them wherever and however they choose to play. Both Bungie and SIE believe that game worlds are only the beginning of what our IP will become. Our original universes have immense potential and, with SIE\u2019s support, we will propel Bungie into becoming a global multi-media entertainment company dedicated to delivering on our creative vision.\u201d<\/p>\n

Post-acquisition, Bungie will be an independent subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment and run by its Board of Directors chaired by Pete Parsons and Bungie\u2019s current management team. The transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.<\/p>\n

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\nAbout Sony Interactive Entertainment
\n <\/b>Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation\u00ae brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation\u00ae5, PlayStation\u00ae4, PlayStation\u00aeVR, PlayStation\u2122Store, PlayStation\u00aePlus, PlayStation\u2122Now, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and has global functions in California, London and Tokyo.<\/p>\n


\nAbout Bungie
\n <\/b>Bungie is a videogame studio based in Bellevue, Washington, dedicated to creating hopeful worlds that inspire passionate player communities and lifelong friendships. For more than three decades, Bungie has worked towards that vision, creating some of the world\u2019s most celebrated video game franchises, including Marathon<\/i>, Myth<\/i>, Halo<\/i>, and Destiny<\/i>. Bungie is focused on developing the future of the Destiny<\/i> universe and new worlds to come.<\/p>\n

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“PlayStation,\u201d \u201cPS5,\u201d \u201cPS4\u201d and<\/i> \u201cDualSense\u201d are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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