“Storyteller for hire”
Destiny’sstory creative lead is leaving Bungie.
After 13 years with the studio, CJ Cowan announced onTwitterthat he had “decided to part ways with Bungie” but did not clarify why he was leaving, or where he was headed.
Cowanstarted offat Bungie as a cinematic designer forHalo 2, then moved on to become director of cinematics forHalo 3, ODST,andHalo Reach. Most recently, he was story creative lead onDestiny, a role he’s held since just November 2015.
He now states on Instagram that he is a “Seattle Storyteller for hire”.
After 13 years, I decided to part ways with Bungie yesterday. How am I just now realizing the logo is a sad face?
A photo posted by CJ Cowan (@thehidingninja) onApr 2, 2016 at 7:21am PDT
With a company as big as this, there’s bound to be people coming and going – and Bungie isn’t the only one.Cameron Harrisis the latest in a line of high-profile departures from BioWare which include writersChristopher SchlerfandDavid Gaider, and directorChris Wynn.
Insert your salty comments about “omg, Destiny had a story hur hur hur!” below, my friends. I know you’re just dying to say it…
All the best for your next steps, CJ – and HAPPY FRIDAY all! <3
Destiny Creative Lead and 13-Year Bungie Veteran Leaves[GameSpot]
