# Bungie corporate downsizing and headquarters sublease

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bungie-corporate-downsizing-and-headquarters-sublease
> Updated: 2026-09-07T00:41:17.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Bungie is seeking to sublease approximately 211,000 square feet of its headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. The facility includes specialized amenities such as motion capture studios, audio suites, and gaming test rooms. The company stated the decision reflects a transition to a “digital-first” model and evolving workplace needs following years of remote collaboration, though it intends to maintain a physical presence at the site.

This move follows significant workforce reductions and organizational instability. Following Sony’s acquisition of the studio, Bungie has undergone multiple restructurings and layoffs, including a reduction of 292 employees in June 2026. Reports indicate the workforce has shrunk from approximately 1,600 employees to around 500. These changes occur amid challenges regarding the performance of the ‘Destiny’ series, lower player engagement for the ‘Marathon’ project, and reports that several games in development may have been canceled.

## Claims

- Bungie is exploring options to sublease its campus in Bellevue, Washington. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bungie is subleasing its nearly 20,000 square meter facility in Bellevue. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bungie's workforce has decreased from approximately 1,600 employees to around 500. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sony acquired Bungie for $3.6 billion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Most of the six games Bungie was working on at the time of acquisition have reportedly been scrapped. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Bungie to sublease Bellevue headquarters amid downsizing

Bungie is seeking to sublease much of its 210,000-square-foot Bellevue headquarters, citing a shift to a digital-first remote work model following significant staff reductions.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bungie-explores-subleasing-bellevue-headquarters-amid-downsizing

### 2026-09-04: Bungie seeks to sublease Bellevue headquarters following layoffs

Bungie is subleasing its 211,000-square-foot Bellevue headquarters as it shifts to a digital-first work model following multiple rounds of major layoffs.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bungie-seeks-to-sublease-211000-square-feet-of-bellevue-headquarters

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