Marathon’s Shocking Decision: No Switch 2 Release!

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Summary

  • Marathon won’t be on Switch 2, but the idea hasn’t been ruled out for the future.
  • Speculations of Bungie’s games coming to Switch 2 sparked interest.
  • The distinct style of Marathon makes it suitable for the Switch.

It has been confirmed that the game “Marathon” will not be released for the Switch 2, although the developer has left open the possibility for it in the future. With Bungie rekindling interest in “Marathon” around the same time as Nintendo’s announcement of their new console, fans had hoped that a future AAA title from Bungie might be among the first major third-party games on the platform.

A more recent piece of news that sparked these assumptions is the whisper about Bungie’s “Project Gummy Bears” potentially arriving on the Nintendo Switch. In February 2025, whispers hinted that an upcoming live-service MOBA was aiming for the Switch as its launch platform. With the unveiling of the Switch 2, fans started to suspect that Bungie was saving “Project Gummy Bears” for Nintendo’s next-gen console. Connecting these dots, many thought it was plausible that “Marathon,” another multiplayer game in development by Bungie, could also find its way onto the Switch 2.

As a passionate fan eagerly waiting for news about “Marathon” coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, I’ve been closely following updates from its Game Director, Joe Ziegler. In a recent interview with Famitsu, he clarified that at present, the team isn’t planning to extend the game’s platform support beyond PC and current-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles. However, he subtly hinted at a potential change of heart for Switch 2 enthusiasts, suggesting that they might reconsider a port in the future. Interestingly, it’s not unprecedented for Sony-owned titles to find a home on Nintendo consoles; just this year, “LEGO Horizon Adventures” was warmly welcomed by players after its launch on the Switch. So, fingers crossed!

Bungie’s Marathon Is a Perfect Game for the Switch 2

Ever since its debut in 2023, the game Marathon has garnered acclaim for its distinct artistic flair. It employs a rather uncommon color scheme and seems to avoid graphic, realistic depictions. In essence, it lacks an overly violent appearance, which aligns well with Nintendo’s reputation for producing family-friendly, non-violent games. Consequently, it’s not hard to understand why Nintendo Switch enthusiasts might feel let down by the announcement that Marathon won’t be released on their console.

Previously, Bungie deemed a Switch version of Destiny 2 as impractical, and while they haven’t ruled out the possibility of Marathon appearing on Nintendo’s upcoming next-gen console, a functional port in the near term remains doubtful. If Marathon isn’t currently being developed for the Switch, it could take at least a year or two to become a reality. The release of Rocket League on the Switch occurred about two years after its initial 2015 debut. For now, we can expect Marathon to launch in September 2025, so if a Switch port does materialize, it wouldn’t likely be until late 2026 or even 2027—assuming it happens at all.

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2025-04-15 10:23