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Bungie Is 'Exploring' Subleasing Parts Of Its Massive 210,984 Sq. Ft. Studio After Laying Off More Than 600 People In Just Three Years

Bungie is seeking to sublease portions of its 210,984 square foot headquarters in Bellevue. This move follows a period of significant contraction for the developer, which has laid off more than 600 employees over the last three years. The studio is reducing its physical footprint as it manages its current project slate, including the performance of Marathon and fan demand for a third Destiny title.

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  • ✓ Bungie is seeking to sublease its Bellevue headquarters.
  • ✓ The studio's Bellevue headquarters measures 210,984 square feet.
  • ✓ Bungie has laid off more than 600 people in three years.
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Bungie has officially placed its Bellevue headquarters on the sublease market.

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  1. Bungie seeks to sublease Bellevue headquarters after workforce cuts

    Bungie is seeking to sublease portions of its 210,984 square foot headquarters in Bellevue. This move follows a period of significant contraction for the developer, which has laid off more than 600 employees over the last three years. The studio is reducing its physical footprint as it manages its current project slate, including the performance of Marathon and fan demand for a third Destiny title.

    Why it matters

    The reduction in office space reflects a shrinking operational scale for the studio. These cuts follow a three-year trend of workforce reductions. The move occurs while the company balances existing franchises against new releases.

    What is confirmed

    • Bungie is seeking to sublease its Bellevue headquarters.
    • The studio's Bellevue headquarters measures 210,984 square feet.
    • Bungie has laid off more than 600 people in three years.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The office reduction follows weak performance from Marathon.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of the total square footage being vacated
    • Public announcements regarding Destiny 3 development
    • Further workforce reduction numbers from Bungie
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. The Game Post — Bungie Puts Its Massive 211,000 Sq. Ft. Bellevue HQ Up for Sublease After Major Layoffs
    2. The Business Journals — Video game developer Bungie's Bellevue headquarters hits sublease market
    3. Kotaku — Bungie Is 'Exploring' Subleasing Parts Of Its Massive 210,984 Sq. Ft. Studio After Laying Off More Than 600 People In Just Three Years
    4. Men's Journal — As Fans Call for Destiny 3, Bungie Looks to Sublease Office Space
    5. ixbt.games — Bungie Continues to Shrink After Weak Marathon Performance
    6. kotaku.com — Sony Is Reportedly Bringing Killzone Back Over A Decade Later
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