Sony has today announced it will buy Destiny maker Bungie for $3.6bn.
The Destiny franchise and other future games from Bungie will remain multiplatform, the developer has said.
Following the deal’s completion, Bungie will be a part of Sony Worldwide Studios which can “self-publish and reach players wherever they choose to play”, GamesIndustry.biz reported.
“We’ve had a strong partnership with Bungie since the inception of the Destiny franchise, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to officially welcome the studio to the PlayStation family,” Sony boss Jim Ryan said.
“This is an important step in our strategy to expand the reach of PlayStation to a much wider audience. We understand how vital Bungie’s community is to the studio and look forward to supporting them as they remain independent and continue to grow. Like Bungie, our community is core to PlayStation’s DNA, and our shared passion for the gamer and building the best place to play will now evolve even further.”