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Sony Writes Off Another $565 Million Impairment Loss Against Bungie
Sony has announced a significant impairment loss of $565 million against Bungie, following a prior loss of $204 million last November. This totals a $769 million write-off, representing over 20% of the $3.6 billion the company paid for Bungie in 2022. Despite these losses, Sony's gaming division reported a 12% increase in operating income, even as concerns loom over the performance of Bungie's titles, especially 'Marathon'.
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Published 8 May 2026, 08:55 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Sony incurs $565 million impairment loss on Bungie.
- Total write-off against Bungie now stands at $769 million.
- The loss represents over 20% of Bungie's purchase price.
- Sony's gaming division posts a 12% increase in operating income.
- Concerns about the future of Bungie's ongoing titles persist.
Interesting facts
- The impairment loss reflects ongoing market challenges for Sony.
- Bungie has seen a decline in player numbers for 'Marathon' since its launch.
- Sony remains optimistic about overall gaming business performance.