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'Extraction Is Still a Major Part of Marathon' – Marathon Game Director Reassures Fans Main Game Mode Isn't Going Anywhere
Just last week, Marathon's developers laid out a new roadmap for the game that'd bring PvE and deathmatch modes to the game, but now Game Director Del Chafe has reassured fans that the extraction mode will not be sunsetted.
Bungie Says Marathon Flopped Because It Was Too Hard
Bungie has admitted that extraction shooter Marathon failed at launch because it was too hard to attract a mainstream audience.
As Marathon's player slump continues, Bungie announces plans to grow it "beyond extraction"
Bungie has announced drastic changes coming to its struggling shooter Marathon, including a shift away from its extraction roots in the coming months. The new mission statement? Making more "approachable" experiences with "different levels of intensity and commitment."
The future of Marathon includes a fungus-filled Perimeter, a social hub, and a shift "beyond extraction"
Marathon will be "growing beyond extraction." That's what Bungie say in a new blog post outlining the future of the shooter, after announcing earlier this week that they'll be bringing back vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns. "Marathon launched as a cutthroat, winner-takes-all PvEvP experience," they explain. "We want to preserve that thrill for the players who enjoy it, while creating more ways for others to experience the world and find the level of challenge that works for them."
Bungie Finally Details Radical Changes for Marathon
It's no secret that Marathon has had a rough time since launching in March 2026, but Bungie is hard at work on new game modes that it's hoping will breathe new life into the game.
Bungie Bosses Promise to ‘Evolve’ Marathon, Deny Game Will ‘Replace’ Destiny
Bungie Studio Head Poria Torkan and Josh Dean, Head of Product and GM of Marathon, revealed plans to “evolve” Marathon as Bungie continues to navigate big internal changes.
Following wide-ranging leaks, Bungie says Marathon is not 'merging' with Destiny
Destiny being reborn within Marathon sounds like one of those ridiculous ideas fans come up with to keep their hope alive, but it's one of several "leaked" plans Bungie supposedly has, which recently made their way online. Bungie has now responded, shooting down what may be the most outlandish part of the leak.
Bungie is overhauling Marathon from its original extraction shooter vision
Bungie says addressing player feedback requires the team to 'change both what we're building and how we deliver it,'
Marathon's next major update runs a few months further away, permanent PvE in hand, as Bungie ditch their "strict seasonal schedule"
Bungie have announced that the Marathon update originally slated to arrive on September 22nd will not be doing so. Instead, it'll rock up in December as part of a major update dubbed Symbiosis, which'll introduce a new permanent PvE mode. Bungie are pegging it as "the first major step in Marathon’s next chapter" and have decided to ditch their established seasonal cadence for additions as part of this raft of changed plans.
Marathon Abandons Seasonal Content Model, Bungie ‘Evolving’ Game with PvE and TDM Modes
Bungie says it will be "evolving Marathon into a more alien and dynamic survival experience" The post Marathon Abandons Seasonal Content Model, Bungie ‘Evolving’ Game with PvE and TDM Modes appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
Marathon's Future Questioned as Bungie Delays Big Update and Scraps Seasonal Schedule
Don't shoot. Marathon's viability as a live service product is once again under scrutiny, as Bungie has revealed its plans to effectively reduce the frequency at which it'll update the game. The developer delivered the news in a blog post, which also confirms that the shooter's next big update has been delayed. Said update was meant to drop next week, on the 22nd September, but now, the new content will arrive on the 8th December. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Marathon's permanent PvE mode and next major update delayed to December days before launch, and Bungie's "moving away from a strict season schedule"
Marathon Season 3 and everything that was due to come alongside it has been delayed, including the sci-fi shooter's long-awaited full PvE mode. Bungie's next major update is now launching in December instead, and the famed studio is pivoting away from seasonal updates entirely.
Marathon Delays Next Major Update, Puts Focus on PvE, and Moves Away from Seasonal Content Amidst Bungie Struggles
Bungie's struggles grow more evident as Marathon undergoes more drastic changes, with a move away from seasonal content, a focus on PvE, and a significant delay for the game's next update.
Marathon's limited time Ordnance Heist is a multi-run and map event that nets you a cool gun you can't keep
Marathon's Vault Breaker, an experimental PvE mode that allowed even solo folks to take on the endgame map Cryo Archive, is wrapping up today, but Bungie does at least have a new event for you to have a go at in kind. It's called Ordnance Heist, and while it doesn't offer any major new features or radical changes, the big thing it does focus on is completing multiple runs across multiple maps, netting you an explosive weapon called the Firestorm.
Thanks to the New Vault Breaker Co-Op Mode, I Can Finally Appreciate Marathon’s Most Intriguing Map
Marathon's limited-time experimental PvE mode ends on August 18, and it's worth trying out before it disappears to truly appreciate the intricacies of the Cryo Archive map without being gunned down by enemy players.
Even after 200 hours, Marathon's greatest secret is still deciphering the rhythms of rival players
There’s a whole phase to the game of Marathon that occurs right when you might assume it’s over. It begins with the jolting sound effect that indicates a teammate has been downed - knocked on their back by volt fire or a claymore in a dark corner. Then, as you rush to help, a second jolt: another teammate pummeled into helplessness by an unseen assailant. Footsteps all around: a full enemy team, and you alone, as the revive timers of your friends melt away, like clocks in a Dali painting. Very o
Sony Says Marathon Has “Maintained High User Retention” Despite Declining Steam Player Count
Sony's CFO Lin Tao also said during an earnings call that Marathon has been "acquiring new players" despite the declines on Steam. The post Sony Says Marathon Has “Maintained High User Retention” Despite Declining Steam Player Count
Marathon's experimental PvE mode is live, immediately tripling its daily player count
Cryo Archive is open for all, for a limited time.
The next major moment for Marathon arrives today with a new update and the debut of its PvE mode, Vault Breaker
Bungie has shown off Vault Breaker in a new gameplay trailer. This is Marathon's experimental, time-limited PvE mode, which arrives today in Season 2's mid-season update. Vault Breaker is a roguelite mode that exists separately from the normal modes. In other words, it's not simply a PvE toggle you can turn on across the game.
Marathon's Rescue Mission Begins with This New Roguelite Mode, Playable Solo or Co-Op on PS5
Return to the Cryo Archive. Marathon is a superb FPS, but it’s failed to resonate with a meaningful number of players. That’s left it floundering on its most popular platform Steam, while sales have been negligible on PS5. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Marathon director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie just four months after launch
Marathon director Joe Ziegler has left Bungie after three and a half years at the studio.
Marathon’s director confirms he’s quit Bungie, four months after launch
Joe Ziegler exits after a tough month for Bungie, which saw significant layoffs
A month after mass layoffs at Bungie, Marathon game director Joe Ziegler is leaving the studio
Another regular day in Marathon Land. Following on from mass layoffs at Bungie after the final major update for Destiny 2, and ahead of next week's mid-season 2 Marathon patch, the extraction shooter's game director Joe Ziegler has announced that he's left the studio, with Del Chafe III taking over his role. Chafe, up until this point, has served as Marathon's assistant game director.
Marathon Game Director Joe Ziegler Leaves Bungie
Ziegler took over as Marathon's game director in 2024, following the dismissal of former director Christopher Barrett The post Marathon Game Director Joe Ziegler Leaves Bungie
Big Shake-Up on Sony's Struggling Live Service as Marathon's Game Director Departs
Bungie woes go on. Marathon’s Game Director Joseph Ziegler has left his position at Bungie today, and is moving on to pastures new. The departure – which seems sudden, and was not previously communicated – was confirmed by the ex-Valorant man on social media earlier today. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Marathon game director leaves Bungie just 4 months after launch: 'I'll be heading to something new, somewhere else'
This is not good news for Bungie, or its only remaining active game.
Marathon Game Director Joseph Ziegler Is Leaving Bungie
Marathon game director Joseph Ziegler has announced he is leaving Bungie.
Marathon's 'experimental' PvE mode will only be playable for 2 weeks when it goes live in July, full rollout expected to happen sometime in Season 3
A new update from Bungie provides a closer look at what's coming in the new Vault Breaker mode.
Marathon's experimental PvE roguelite mode is, bafflingly, only around for two weeks when it drops next week
Marathon's already announced mid-season 2 update is set to arrive next week, bringing with it the shooter's first proper, albeit experimental, PvE mode, Vault Breaker. A new blog post has gone into a bit more detail as to what you can expect with the new update, with a teaser trailer showing off some extra bits, but the biggest bummer is the fact that Vault Breaker will only be around for a short while.
Sony, Bungie settle with ex-Marathon director they accused of "predatory behaviour", bringing $200m wrongful dismissal lawsuit to a close
Ex-Marathon director Christopher Barrett has announced a settlement has been reached with Sony and Bungie, after he sued both companies for wrongful dismissal, claiming they had "deliberately destroyed [his] reputation by falsely, and publicly, insinuating...he had engaged in sexual misconduct."
Former Marathon Director Added to Game’s Credits in Legal Agreement with Sony and Bungie
Christopher Barrett was fired from Bungie in 2024 over alleged misconduct, but claimed he was fired to avoid a US $50 million payout The post Former Marathon Director Added to Game’s Credits in Legal Agreement with Sony and Bungie
Will Marathon's new PvE mode reignite interest around the fizzling game? Community reaction so far seems positive
Bungie has revealed details of its upcoming Marathon PvE mode, which will allow players to explore the endgame Cryo Archive Map without the threat of other players. They'll instead face computer-controlled enemies. All in all, the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive.
Marathon Confirms New PvE Mode Release Date, Season 3 Begins September 2026
Marathon has set a release date for its upcoming PvE mode, Vault Breaker, as well as the start of Season 3.
Marathon's mid-season 2 update brings in an experimental PvE mode that will let solo and duo runners take on Cryo Archive
I have something to admit to you all. I'm not very good at Marathon. I like when the guns go pew pew, I like the weird sci-fi vibes, but the second I run into another person I'll be lucky if I make it out with all of my limbs intact. As a result, I had resigned myself to never experiencing Cryo Archive, the game's super duper hardcore map exclusive to both crews and those with the prerequisite skills and loot. But! I bring good news for those of you who stink at shooters like me: Marathon's firs
Marathon's Vault Breaker PvE mode is coming in July, and here's the twist: You leave your loot behind
This is the full-on Marathon PvE experience I've been waiting for.
Marathon players are amassing way too much loot in Season 2, and the primary cause is a mystery: 'We're still unravelling the source'
"Progression and access to power moved much faster than the previous season."
Bungie Fixes Marathon Mess by Giving Away Full Game to Fans Who Purchased Due to Misleading PS5 Store Description
The right thing to do. Bungie is never far away from a blunder, but I’m not entirely sure where the buck stops with this latest oversight. To cut a long story short, the dev is currently running a free trial week for first-person shooter Marathon, designed to coincide with its Season 2 update. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Marathon Deluxe Edition discount offers free-trial players bonuses without the full game, confusion ensues
Some confusion around Marathon's Deluxe edition appears to be popping up, as a discounted deluxe edition version of the game bought by many PlayStation users does not actually include the full game.
Another Marathon Mess as Bungie Changes Misleading PS5 Store Description
Digital mixup. Bungie is never far away from a blunder, but I’m not entirely sure where the buck stops with this latest oversight. To cut a long story short, the dev is currently running a free trial week for first-person shooter Marathon, designed to coincide with its Season 2 update. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Hands On: Marathon's New Season Is Impressive, But Probably Not Enough
Scared of the dark. There is undeniably a lot riding on Marathon right now. With Destiny 2 announcing its end, and Destiny 3 supposedly not in active development, Bungie needs a win. Marathon hasn’t quite been the commercial slam dunk that it was hoping for, even though for me, it’s currently holding the top spot for my GOTY. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Marathon's new PvE experiment is Bungie's most genius decision yet, so make it a full mode already
Explore the swamp in relative peace.
Bungie's traditional launch woes made for a terrible first impression of Marathon's exciting second season and undermined its free-play week
How do all those anteaters, monkeys, or weasels even fit in Bungie HQ?
Marathon season 2 suffers rocky launch thanks to rampant errors and bugs
Marathon season 2 launched yesterday evening, bringing with it sweeping changes to the core game as well as a full progression reset and new modes to leap into. It also, sadly, came with heaps of bugs.
Marathon season 2 launch plagued by anteaters, monkeys and weasels, with Bungie dishing out free gear to say sorry for the server issues
Watch out! An unruly gang of animals have been accosting Marathon right as its season 2 update has gone live! Developers Bungie have been hard at work getting the creatures under control, and have promised to dish out some free gear to affected players as a make good.
Marathon Season 2 – Night Marsh Spotlight
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Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE
Marathon season 2 kicks off today, acting as a fresh start for every single person who's played so far with its complete wipe of all gear. For this first week of the season, it's also going to be free-to-play for anyone, clearly a big plea for those that haven't yet tried it out to give it a fair shake. To do that, Bungie will be doing their first test that eases up on the challenge by offering a "PvP-lite" mode called Sponsored Survival.
Here’s when you can play Marathon Season 2 and when Open Play Week finishes
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Bungie experiments by adding casual PvP-lite mode to Marathon
A PvE mode is also in the works and will debut in the second half of Season 2.
Marathon's first 'PvP-lite' experimental mode sounds like a delightfully terrifying alternative
Just your squad, hostile NPCs, and an escalating number of Rook chaos agents.
Marathon’s second season is a chance for Bungie to turn things around
Earlier this month, I finally achieved the elusive goal I had set for myself in Bungie's Marathon. I collected six of the game's rarest items, allowing me to attempt and then successfully clear the raid-style Compiler boss. I felt a massive weight lift off my shoulders - nearly 185 hours of playtime and I had managed to complete Marathon's pinnacle activity. A day later, I took my first break from the game. I had been playing Marathon virtually every day since it launched in March, and I needed
Bungie spills the beans on combat tuning for Marathon Season 2, and it's bad news for shotgun lovers and thermal snipers
Bungie says it wants player weapon choices to "feel more intentional".
Bungie are making it easy for you to try Marathon by launching its new season with a free week, right when veteran players lose all their best gear
I hear that some of you aren't playing Marathon yet. Maybe extraction shooters aren't your jam, or there's not enough about Bungie's game to draw you away from your shooter of choice, or maybe you're just sick and tired of a certain portion of the internet yammering on about Marathon like it's the bee's-freaking-knees of multiplayer games. Now, if you fall into that latter camp, I have particularly good news for you. For one week only, you will be able to drop into Tau Ceti and wipe the smile of
Marathon season 2 is kicking off with a free week so new players can try Bungie's extraction shooter out on a 'clean slate'
I might just join for that suppressed SMG.
Bungie details Marathon Season 2 and the new Sentinel class, with a free-to-play week and special sale planned, too
Right after dropping the untimely news Destiny 2 won't be getting more support after June, Bungie is ramping up work on Marathon, with Season 2 introducing a spooky new map and mysterious new threats next week.
Bungie Is Letting Players Try Marathon for Free for a Limited Time
Bungie is opening the gates to Marathon next week and letting players jump in on the action, free of cost.
Bungie's Maligned Shooter Marathon Goes Free-to-Play for a Full Week on PS5
No PS Plus required. In an attempt to entice new players, Marathon will be totally free to play for a full week on PS5, starting from the 2nd June and lasting until the 9th June. This lines up with the launch of the previously announced Season 2, which is introducing a new map and shell (character class), alongside various seasonal challenges. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Marathon Season 2 arrives June 2
What secrets lurk in the dark as night descends on Marathon’s second season? Season 2 is coming June 2, bringing new challenges, new opportunities, and new ways to play. You’ll be able to try out Season 2 for yourself with Marathon Open Play Week from June 2- 9. During Open Play Week, the full game […]
Marathon Developer Bungie Drops Season 2 Cinematic With Big Horror Vibes
Marathon developer Bungie has dropped a sneak peek at what's to come when Marathon's second season launches next month.
Marathon Season 2 trailer teases a much darker Nightfall update
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Marathon's Season 2 cinematic trailer promises things are about to get spookier on Tau Ceti IV: "Moon's EXTRA haunted"
Marathon continues to grow, even as Destiny 2 is on its way out. Following an official announcement of Season 2 earlier this month, the cinematic trailer is promising the extraction shooter will get even scarier this summer.
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Bungie decide their destiny is to do more Destiny after all, pledging to bring back vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns while declaring that Marathon "needs to evolve"
Not long after announcing changes to how they'll handle majorly updating Marathon going forwards, Bungie have reversed course on their decision to stop developing Destiny 2 - a move they followed with layoffs. Promising to bring back vaulted bits of Destiny 2 and declaring that the series is "foundational" to their future. A future which they've kicked off with a lot of grovelling for forgiveness.
New Bungie Leadership Acknowledges Faults, Resolves To “Reforge” Destiny
New Studio Head Poria Torkan said Bungie would restore previously 'Vaulted' Destiny 2 content and expand the appeal of Marathon The post New Bungie Leadership Acknowledges Faults, Resolves To “Reforge” Destiny appeared first on This Week in Videogames - TWIV.
'We Are Ready To Do The Work' - Former Xbox Studio Bungie Outlines Plans For The Future
A future that includes both Destiny and Marathon. The team over at former Xbox studio (and current PlayStation studio) Bungie have been speaking today about their plans for the future, which includes a focus on both Destiny and Marathon as part of embarking on a "new chapter". In a blog post as well as a video, it's mentioned that Bungie has lost trust, lost colleagues and lost sight of prioritising their players, and the new leadership group have a few "core commitments" that they aim to live b
‘We intend to earn back your trust’: Bungie announces plans to bring back Destiny 2 and improve Marathon
The studio will restore vaulted Destiny 2 content then working on "new stories and games"
Bungie is freeing vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns after Marathon "did not reach as many players as we had hoped"
Bungie's been having a tough time these past few years, but the studio's new leadership is making big promises. Starting with Destiny 2 - the devs will start to let some of the game's older campaigns and raids out of the vault, while trying to build a future for the popular MMO-FPS hybrid. And, while Marathon hasn't courted enough players yet, the studio's still working to improve the extraction shooter.
Bungie to restore vaulted Destiny 2 content, evolve Marathon
Bungie plans to restore previously vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, destinations, and raids, the company announced in …
Bungie Denies Rumor It Plans to Merge the Destiny and Marathon IPs, Confirms Marathon December and March 2027 Updates Are Free
Bungie has stepped in to deny a rumor that it planned to merge the Destiny and Marathon IPs amid continued questions about the future of both franchises.
Wardogs has already made more money than Marathon, and its Steam launch momentum is ahead of Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2
Wardogs is already one of the year's biggest PC hits on Steam, but new data has revealed how its success compares to other mega-hits like Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2, as well as struggling titles like Marathon. This isn't that surprising, given Wardogs managed to sell over 1 million copies within hours of launch.
Wardogs Outpacing Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2 on Steam and Has Already Made More Money Than Marathon Across All Platforms to Date, Analysis Shows
Breakout hit Wardogs is outpacing Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2 on Steam in terms of copies sold at launch, new data shows.
"I'm not a creative. I like spreadsheets" – The low-profile team that powers Marathon, Subnautica 2, NBA 2K, and more
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Sony and Bungie lay off "most" of the Destiny 2 team as well as some from Marathon
Update - 9:00am, 26th July - New details have emerged on the Bungie layoffs.
With Destiny 2 over, Bungie lays off 'most of the Destiny team and some Marathon team members'
The number of people put out of work has not been disclosed, but it doesn't sound good.
Sony confirms it’s laying off ‘most of the Destiny team’ and ‘some’ Marathon devs
UPDATE: Bungie's studio head has also departed, according to reports
Sony Confirms 'Significant' Bungie Layoffs Include 'Most of the Destiny Team and Some Marathon Team Members', as Bungie Admits 'Destiny 2 Fell Short of Expectations'
Bungie has confirmed its employees will suffer layoffs as the company is reorganized. The news follows the recent ending of new content for Destiny 2, and amid a lackluster player numbers for new launch Marathon.
Amid Marathon slump and Destiny 2 player resurgence, former Bungie employee claims studio was "very close" to shutting down before Sony's acquisition
As we collectively witness the end of Destiny 2 following its final update, some fans have blamed the game's demise on Sony, suggesting the company didn't want to continue investing in the sci-fi loot shooter. According to former Bungie community manager Liana Ruppert, however, the real story is more complicated, and developer Bungie was reportedly in trouble well before Sony had the reins.
'The Only Way to Keep Bungie Alive Is to Support Marathon,' Ex-Destiny Community Manager Says
As Destiny 2 fans mourn the game's final update, Bungie's former community manager has said its player count shouldn't be compared with that of fledgling extraction shooter Marathon — insisting the company's current issues began long before its arrival, as well as Sony's acquisition.
Destiny 2's final update causes the biggest jump in players in nearly two years, as Marathon numbers coincidentally drop to near their lowest
Bungie may be done updating Destiny 2 forever, but the love players have for the sci-fi loot shooter clearly runs deep.
Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 4-7)
Update: 11 games in total this week! It's Thursday, so that means we've got a new round of Xbox Free Play Days titles to highlight! The big one this time around is Bungie's Marathon, which is actually free for longer than the headline suggests - non-owners can play that game until June 9th on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Read the full article on purexbox.com
The Death of Destiny 2 Makes Things Harder For Marathon, Not Easier
Bungie is ending support on Destiny 2 and committing its immediate future to Marathon, but it feels unlikely that the bet will pay off. The post The Death of Destiny 2 Makes Things Harder For Marathon, Not Easier
Marathon and Destiny developer Bungie underperformed last year, causing a $765 million impairment loss for PlayStation
Sony has reported that Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon, and the poor performance of Destiny 2, has incurred a roughly $765m impairment loss last financial year.