Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has stepped down from his position after over two decades at the studio.
Parsons has been much-criticised by fans and employees alike in recent years, in particular following multiple rounds of layoffs at the studio. In a public statement, Parsons said he’s “decided to pass the torch” – an ironic use of words when Bungie has seemingly been up in flames.
Parsons will be succeeded as CEO by Justin Truman, who’s spent 15 years at Bungie across both Destiny games and, more recently, forthcoming live-service shooter Marathon.
“I am deeply proud of the worlds we’ve built together and the millions of players who call them home – and most of all I am privileged by the opportunity to work alongside the incredible minds at Bungie,” wrote Parsons in his statement.