‘Absurd’: Social Media Misquotes Journalist, Erroneously Claims Sony Is Angry at Naughty Dog
Journalist Jason Schreier’s recent exchange on Bluesky has been widely misquoted on social media, with bad actors falsely claiming that Sony is angry with Naughty Dog. The actual story involves Schreier’s exclusive report on Bungie, the Washington-based studio owned by Sony. According to his reporting, Bungie is winding down support for Destiny 2 with no new mainline project currently in development. The Sony subsidiary is anticipating layoffs while continuing to support Marathon and planning its next steps.
The broader industry discussion centers on why Bungie hasn’t immediately begun development on Destiny 3 following The Final Shape’s 2024 release, which concluded Destiny 2’s primary storyline. Schreier’s reporting indicates that financial considerations play a significant role in these production decisions. The incident highlights how rapidly misinformation spreads across social media platforms when partial quotes and contextual distortions create false narratives. What began as straightforward gaming industry reporting has been muddled by misunderstandings or deliberate misrepresentations, underscoring ongoing tensions regarding studio management, resource allocation, and corporate decision-making at major publishers.