A free fan-made game titled Destiny: The Final Car allows Destiny 2 players to vent their frustrations at former Bungie CEO Pete Parsons by throwing tomatoes at his car collection. The satirical game comes amid ongoing anger over Bungie's layoffs and management decisions.
Fan Anger Over Bungie's Decline
Pete Parsons stepped down as Bungie CEO last year, but many fans still hold him responsible for the studio's current state. Bungie has stopped supporting Destiny 2 with new content, shifting focus to Marathon and other projects. This followed Sony's acquisition of Bungie in 2022 for $3.6 billion, after which Sony reportedly laid off about 400 employees. There are no plans for a Destiny 3.
In 2024, former Bungie staff publicly accused Parsons of poor management and demanded his resignation. He drew particular criticism for spending over $2.3 million (about £1.71 million) on classic cars since the Sony acquisition.
The Fangame: Destiny: The Final Car
The game mimics a Destiny 2 raid where players click to throw tomatoes at passing cars. Pete Parsons floats around the screen, and players can eventually remove his invincible shield to deal damage directly. Cars are labeled with titles like 'Crunch Enforcer' and 'Micro Management,' while Parsons is referred to as 'Pete Carsons, Destroyer of Guardians.'
The game serves as satire, allowing fans to express their frustration over Parsons' leadership, which they blame for Bungie's current state.
Bungie's Future and Sony's Control
After Parsons left, chief development officer Justin Truman took over, but he is reportedly stepping down, leaving Bungie's leadership uncertain. Sony has been exerting more control over the studio despite promises of independence. Sony deemed the Bungie acquisition a loss last year, increasing pressure on the studio to justify the purchase.
Updates for Marathon have been consistent, but may slow with fewer staff. Rumors of a Bungie MOBA, codenamed Gummy Bears, ended when the project and some staff were integrated into Sony to form a new internal team.
