Pete Parsons steps down as Bungie CEO — Justin Truman named studio head

Bungie veteran Pete Parsons has announced he is leaving the studio after more than two decades. Justin Truman — Destiny 2 general manager and Bungie’s chief development officer — will step into the role of studio head.

Overview

• Departure: Pete Parsons steps down after 20+ years at Bungie.
• New studio head: Justin Truman (Destiny 2 GM & CDO) named as Parsons’ successor.
• Key moments under Parsons: Bungie moved to self-publishing, ended its long-term Activision publishing deal, and was acquired by Sony.
• Recent challenges: Bungie suffered major layoffs in 2024 (around 220 employees), has delayed its next game Marathon amid issues including use of unauthorized art assets, and faces integration pressures following the Sony acquisition.

Context & sources

This change comes amid continued restructuring and a disputed period for the studio after joining Sony. For the official Bungie statement, see: Bungie official announcement.

Additional reporting: Engadget coverage, Hitmarker report on layoffs.

We’ll update this post if Bungie or PlayStation provide further details.