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Yes. Bungie was an independent studio back in the 90's, then MS acquired them for Halo. Bungie split from MS in 2007; the Halo IP remained behind under 343. Th
by willidiots 5y ago
Yes. Bungie was an independent studio back in the 90's, then MS acquired them for Halo. Bungie split from MS in 2007; the Halo IP remained behind under 343.
They were under Activision during the Destiny era until 2019. So if they stayed, they would've ended up back at MS. The M&A merry-go-round continues.
- Hamuko 5y agoThey weren't under Activision, they just had a publishing agreement with Activision in the 2010s, and retained all intellectual property.
- zppln 5y agoHm, surely it must have been later than 2007 that they split? Wasn't Reach made by Bungie?
- HWR_14 5y agoThey split in 2007. MS then had them make reach as an independent company.
- theandrewbailey 5y agoWhen they announced the split in 2007, there was some deal that required Bungie to make two more Halo games after 3. Bungie released ODST in 2009 and Reach in 2010.