Former Bungie devs reveal grim studio culture with a 'cool kids club' mentality and dismissal of creatives' ideas.
Studio leadership reportedly prioritized monetization over player experience, scolding employees for dissent and focusing on cash shop sales.
Allegations include coverups for a multi-million dollar payout, leaders getting expensive penthouses, and games being referred to as 'products' for 'customers'.
Former employees claim issues with Marathon project leadership, inexperienced developers, and opinions about Bungie's consolidation into Sony due to 'greed'.