Sony announced the purchase of Bungie for $ 3.6 billion

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Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the purchase of the company Bungie The deal is valued at $3.6 billion.

It is reported that after joining the gaming division of Sony, the creators Destiny will retain their independence and be able to release games on different platforms.

Now Bungie continues to work on support for Destiny 2 – should be released on February 22 addition The Witch Queen – and creates a new IP.

Representatives of Bungie and SIE congratulated each other on their cooperation, noting that the player community remains a priority for both parties. According to the head of SIE Jim Ryan, the deal is “an important step in the company’s strategy to expand the PlayStation audience.” Company plans and other acquisitions.

Bungie also aims to become a global multimedia entertainment company. On my blog she notes that “game worlds are just the beginning of what IP can become.”

“Together with SIE, we share the dream of creating and growing iconic franchises that bring together friends around the world, families across generations, fans across platforms and entertainment environments.”

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