Marathon Developer Update Released By Bungie

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Marathon Developer Update Released By Bungie

Key Takeaways

  • Bungie announces new game outside Destiny, focusing on the dormant IP Marathon.
  • A video update reveals two runner classes; Thief and Stealth
  • Marathon pre-orders may start in 2025, facing potential delays in its release.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I must admit that the news about Bungie’s upcoming game, Marathon, has me both intrigued and a tad apprehensive. You see, I remember playing the original Marathon back in 1994 on my trusty Macintosh. It was a refreshing change from the Doom clones that were flooding the market at the time.

Hey there fellow gamers! Remember back in May 2023 when Bungie dropped a bombshell? They were cooking up another game – something beyond the Destiny 2 series! Guess what? It’s none other than their long-silent IP, Marathon!

In a fresh Developer Update, Bungie discusses their work-in-progress extraction shooter. The game’s director, Joe Ziegler, reveals fresh gameplay details, and we catch a glimpse of two brand new Runners being introduced.

Bungie Gives An Update on Marathon After Over A Year Of Silence

In the video, Ziegler explains that Marathon represents a fresh take on the concept of an action game focused on resource extraction. Two character types called Runners are displayed (though not in gameplay), with the temporary names “Thief” and “Stealth.” Although Bungie was cautious about sharing specifics, they did hint that these Runners serve as player characters during each “Run.” The video is nearly ten minutes long, but it mostly serves to remind us that Marathon is still in development.

Initially, it was actually Bungie’s groundbreaking game, Marathon, that they released, not the Destiny franchise which they are primarily recognized for today. Released way back in 1994 for Apple Macintosh, Marathon was a pioneering first-person shooter. Set far into the future in outer space, the game centers around the player’s efforts to thwart an alien invasion on a colony ship named the Marathon.

Marathon Pre-Orders Willl Arrive In 2025

It appears that the latest Destiny 2 update (version 8.1.0) hints at pre-orders for Marathon commencing in 2025 based on findings by dataminers. This suggests that Marathon may possibly launch in the following year, though it’s important to note that potential delays are always a possibility given its nature as a live service game with numerous components.

Discussing live service matters can be challenging given Sony’s involvement, as their recent attempt to enter the profitable market came with the launch of Concord. For those unfamiliar, Concord is Firewalk Studios’ initial game for Sony Interactive Entertainment. Unfortunately, this debut was a significant flop, leading to the closure of its servers just weeks after release. In response, Sony has granted full refunds to players.

Here’s to wishing that Marathon thrives! With Bungie’s extensive background in live service games supporting it, we have high expectations for its success.

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2024-10-29 00:08