Let’s be honest: it really stings to see Destiny 2 ending, even though I stopped playing a while ago. And it’s important to clarify that the upcoming end of support for Destiny 2 and the lack of a Destiny 3 aren’t the fault of the new game, Marathon. Since Bungie announced they’re moving away from actively supporting Destiny 2, I’ve been feeling a deep sadness for what the game could have been, and a bit of relief that I stepped away when I did. It’s also frustrating to see all the negativity directed at Marathon because of this.
To be honest, I was expecting to like Marathon more than I actually do. I really appreciate how the game looks, and I think the shooting feels better than in Destiny 2. The loot is good, the enemies are tough, and the maps are enjoyable. However, I don’t particularly love the extraction shooter genre – I don’t like the forced player-versus-player combat or the risk of losing progress, and that’s perfectly fine. This game just isn’t a perfect fit for me, but I can still recognize and enjoy its strengths. What frustrates me is seeing the extreme reactions from some players – either demanding Destiny 3 or hoping Marathon fails because they’re upset about Destiny 2. I wish people could just appreciate each game for what it is.
Destiny 2 vs. Marathon: Why The Game Died, And What Happened With Marathon
Look, people saying Destiny 2 died because of Marathon are way off base. It was a lot of things, but honestly, it came down to problems with Bungie’s leadership and some folks making bad decisions. Plus, Sony bought Bungie with big expectations, and when The Final Shape was positioned as the end of the game, they weren’t seeing the return on that investment. It’s frustrating because those same leaders were more worried about their own payouts when Sony actually bought Bungie. It just created a really awful, self-destructive loop.
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Actually, the developers at Bungie were paying attention, and community managers were relaying player feedback and requests. So, it’s not fair to say Bungie or the game Marathon are entirely to blame for the struggles of Destiny 2.
A common belief is that Bungie completely shifted focus and resources from Destiny 2 to Marathon, leaving Destiny 2 neglected. While it’s true that funds earned from Destiny 2 expansions and in-game purchases were used to develop Marathon, it wasn’t a complete abandonment. The development team wasn’t simply pulled from Destiny 2 to work on Marathon. Instead, starting in 2023, Bungie took on too many projects at once. This included actively developing Marathon, exploring potential Destiny spin-offs like Project Payback, and working on other new ideas, which stretched resources and staff thin.
Marathon’s Development Was Supposed to Go Hand-in-Hand With Destiny 2’s
It’s common for big game studios to shift people and resources between projects. They often have multiple teams working simultaneously, allowing them to expand and tackle new things without impacting existing ones. I’ve seen this debated a lot within the Pokemon community, where people accuse Game Freak of spreading resources too thin by making spin-off games, supposedly at the expense of the main series. But Game Freak actually has separate teams for different games, meaning spin-offs and remakes don’t steal time or staff from the core Pokemon titles. While you might not follow Pokemon, this illustrates a typical development process, and it likely explains what happened at Bungie initially. The development of Marathon didn’t take away from Destiny 2; the issue was poor management from Bungie’s leadership, not a lack of resources.
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Recent reports show Bungie has been shifting its focus from Destiny 2 to Marathon, but this transition is quite new. According to sources at Bungie shared by Paul Tassi, about a year ago – in April 2025 – roughly 550 developers were still dedicated to Destiny 2, while the remaining 300 were working on Marathon.
Following layoffs at Bungie that impacted leaders like Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy, and amid concerns about former CEO Pete Parsons and issues with past employees such as Christopher Barrett, the new game Marathon initially drew a small number of people – perhaps around two dozen – from the Destiny 2 team. This wasn’t enough to significantly harm Destiny 2‘s development on its own.
Be Careful What You Wish For: Hoping for Marathon to Fail May Also Kill Destiny 3
With everything in mind, here’s the important thing: signing the petition for Destiny 3 while also publicly criticizing or trying to boycott Marathon as a form of payback actually hurts both game series and the developers at Bungie. You’re not obligated to enjoy or play Marathon if it’s not your thing – that’s perfectly fine, and not every game will appeal to everyone.
Marathon isn’t meant for all gamers; it’s a competitive shooter designed for a specific audience. While it shares some similarities with Destiny 2 in how it plays, the two games are quite different overall. That means concerns about Marathon taking players away from Destiny 2 are unfounded. There might be some crossover, but most players who enjoy Destiny 2 likely won’t be interested in Marathon, and vice versa.
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What Can Happen to Marathon, Bungie, and Destiny 3 Next
With news that Destiny 3 isn’t in development and more layoffs coming to Bungie, it’s fantastic to see the petition for a sequel gaining traction – I wholeheartedly support it. However, I think it’s important to address a point that seems to be getting lost in the conversation: the number of people who want Marathon to fail simply because they believe it negatively impacted Destiny 2.
- Scenario 1: Marathon fails. With Destiny 2‘s final update marking no new content for the game for the foreseeable future, and with Bungie reportedly having no other games in development or production, the entire studio may be dissolved into Sony, operate with limited staff and resources, or shut down entirely. This also means no Destiny 3, unless Sony, for whatever reason, tries to develop it on its own. This is extremely unlikely, as reports claim that Sony has not once, but multiple times, second-guessed Destiny 3 as an option due to the cost of making the game. So, Marathon‘s ship sinks, say goodbye to Destiny 2 and Destiny 3.
- Estimated chance of Destiny 3 happening: 0-to-5% at best.
- Scenario 2: Marathon succeeds. Maybe new updates and seasons start bringing in more players. Marathon will get a PvE mode, and that alone could become a new home for the thousands of Destiny 2 players who will no longer get new content for their beloved game. In this scenario, there is still no guarantee for a Destiny 3 to happen, but it would be much more likely. Bungie would most likely remain operative, even if changes happen internally, and the studio may get more funds and/or staff for future games.
- Estimated chance of Destiny 3 happening: 20-to-50%, depending on how well Marathon does.
- Scenario 3: Marathon succeeds. Similar to the previous scenario, Marathon gets new updates, succeeds, and starts getting more and more support and players. It becomes the new Destiny 2 live-service flagship for Bungie, essentially. However, the monkey’s paw curls, and this means that Sony wants more Marathon rather than more Bungie games, a Destiny 3, or a Destiny 2 revival. This is not impossible, considering what happened with Titanfall 2 and Apex Legends within Respawn; while fans wanted more Titanfall 2 or a Titanfall 3, they got more Apex Legends. This is not necessarily bad, but it means Destiny most likely doesn’t come back, at least not with a proper sequel.
- Estimated chance of Destiny 3 happening: 1-to-15%, but trending downwards.
You Don’t Have to Play Marathon, But You Also Don’t Have to Hate It
Trying to harm Marathon – whether by simply avoiding it or actively discouraging others from playing – is more likely to prevent Destiny 3 from being made than supporting Marathon is. Surprisingly, helping Marathon could actually be a way to help Destiny 3 in the long run. Even just not actively opposing Marathon can be a positive step.
Trying to damage the reputation of Marathon actually makes it less likely Destiny 3 will ever happen. Sony might not see the point in bringing back a game they already cancelled if another one of their games is also failing, and it could leave Bungie with limited resources. I don’t mean to sound critical, but if you’re boycotting or leaving negative reviews for Marathon while hoping for Destiny 3, you’re ultimately hurting your own chances.
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If Marathon fails, it could seriously harm Bungie. It’s natural to want to blame someone when you’re disappointed, but boycotting Marathon means boycotting the creators of the Destiny 2 story and characters – the ones who brought your Guardian to life. These are the people who’ve moved you with their storytelling, created your favorite in-game items and experiences, and given you a decade of cherished memories. They’re the same team who continued to believe in Destiny 2 and work tirelessly, even when it faced challenges. Sadly, their future work on projects like Shattered Cycle and The Alchemist may never see the light of day if Marathon doesn’t succeed, despite being actively developed.
While I enjoyed Marathon, it didn’t capture me the way Destiny 2 did, and I doubt any game ever will again. There was just something special about Destiny 2. However, I have a lot of respect for the talented developers at Bungie, especially those who have since moved on. They created a universe where I felt like a Guardian, a place I truly cared about. So, I’m ready to play Marathon again, and this time, I’ll do my best to fully immerse myself and protect its world.
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