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Title: Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely

Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:08:32 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/gaming/bungie-delays...

Marathon isn't coming in September after all. Bungie said on Tuesday that
it's delaying the shooter indefinitely. "We're using this time to empower the
team to create the intense, high-stakes experience that a title like Marathon
is built around," the company wrote.

Bungie wants to incorporate player feedback from the game's closed alpha
playtest. (It ran from April 23 to May 4.) The company will continue closed
testing over the next few months.

The developer wants to drill down on what makes the game "uniquely
compelling." Bungie views this as a blend of survival, mystery, raid-like
endgame challenges and combat. Adding more challenging AI encounters is also
a priority. Ditto for enhanced visual fidelity and a darker tone that's more
like the '90s originals.

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Last month, the game made headlines for the wrong reasons. Bungie admitted
that Marathon's alpha version used stolen artwork. The developer said a
former artist on its team pinched the assets without its knowledge. That
incident wasn't mentioned in today's statement. Still, it's easy to imagine
that could have played a part in the decision.

Delays are never fun for those eager to play. However, early testers had
plenty of criticism. "Through every comment and real-time conversation on
social media and Discord, your voice has been strong and clear," Bungie
wrote. "We've taken this to heart, and we know we need more time to craft
Marathon into the game that truly reflects your passion."

So, it sounds like the delay could be a wise decision in the long run. Bungie
says it will provide its next update, along with a new release date, this
fall.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/bungie-delays...
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