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Bungie Layoffs, Xbox Price Hikes, GTA 6 Pre-Orders Go Live

Jun 26, 2026 · 25d ago

The video games industry is facing a turbulent week of massive structural shifts and rising hardware costs. While PlayStation developer Bungie suffers devastating staff cuts, Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices globally to combat a worsening component shortage. Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI have also officially gone live, sparking warnings of impending hardware shortages.

Sony Cuts Hundreds of Bungie Jobs as Destiny 2 Team Is Wiped Out

True Scale of Bungie Layoffs Revealed, With Nearly 300 Cut From Its Bellevue, Washington Headquarters AloneBungie layoffs revealed to have affected nearly 300 jobs at Destiny 2 makerIGNVGC

PlayStation first-party studio Bungie has laid off 292 full-time employees at its Bellevue, Washington headquarters after Destiny 2 fell short of commercial expectations IGNGamesIndustry.bizPush Square. The cuts have reportedly wiped out almost the entire Destiny 2 development team, leaving fellow developers in shock at the scale of the losses VGCPC Gamer.

Among those affected is Bungie co-founder and Chief Vision Officer Jason Jones, while studio head Justin Truman has stepped down and been replaced by an ex-Guerrilla Games veteran This Week in Video GamesPush Square. The studio released a statement explaining that it can no longer operate at its current size now that major content updates for the looter shooter have concluded Push Square.

Xbox Series X and S Prices Spike Globally Amid Severe Memory Shortage

PS5 Costs Too Much, But These New Xbox Price Increases Are Just AbsurdWorrying News for PS6, as Memory Prices Tipped to Double by End of 2027Push SquarePush Square

Microsoft has announced a major global price increase for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, raising retail costs by $100 to $150 USD depending on the model Push SquareTechRaptorEurogamer. The company blamed skyrocketing RAM and storage costs, which have surged by more than 2.5 times and are projected to double again by autumn 2027 Push SquareEurogamer.

As part of the pricing restructure, Microsoft is also sunsetting the 2TB Xbox Series X model TechRaptor. This component crisis is affecting the wider industry, with Valve noting that memory prices prevent them from making the Steam Machine more affordable, and experts warning of potential pricing pressures on the unannounced PlayStation 6 Digital FoundryPush Square.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders Spark PS5 Console Shortage Warnings

Major Retailer Warns of PS5 Console Shortages in Light of GTA 6PS5 Pre-Orders of GTA 6 Apparently Outpacing Xbox by 6:1Push SquarePush Square

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI have officially launched, prompting major retailers to warn that console demand will likely outstrip supply this holiday season Push SquareEurogamerIGN. Early data indicates that PlayStation 5 pre-orders for the highly anticipated sequel are outpacing the Xbox Series X/S versions by a staggering six-to-one margin Push Square.

The game's physical release has also sparked discussion, as Rockstar Games is opting for a download code in the box rather than a physical disc Push Square. An Amazon Brazil product listing has potentially leaked unannounced features, including a larger map and advanced NPC routines VGC.

Capcom Spotlight 2026 Showcases Dragon's Dogma 2 and Onimusha

Highlights from Capcom Spotlight 2026 – Dragon’s Dogma, Onimusha, Monster Hunter, and moreDragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen director returns to spearhead the sequel’s DLC PlayStation BlogAutomaton West

Capcom has shared new gameplay details and release dates for its upcoming lineup during the Capcom Spotlight 2026 broadcast PlayStation Blog. The publisher detailed the Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen expansion, which is scheduled to launch on October 9, 2026, under the direction of Kento Kinoshita Automaton WestNintendo LifeGematsu.

Capcom also showcased swordplay action game Onimusha: Way of the Sword, confirming its September 25, 2026 release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 remains unchanged despite recent delay rumors Nintendo LifePush SquareGematsu. The broadcast also highlighted the immediate release of the "Rudy" story DLC and "Royal Monsters" update for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Gematsu.