Marathon Delayed Again

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18 June 2025 10:18

Bungie has officially postponed the launch of Marathon, its upcoming sci-fi extraction shooter, originally slated for release on September 23. The studio did not provide a new release date, instead promising more information later this fall.

The announcement comes via a statement from the Marathon development team, which acknowledged the impact of community feedback gathered during the game's Alpha testing phase. According to the team, input from players prompted a reassessment of priorities, leading to the decision to delay in order to ensure a more refined final product.

“Through every comment and real-time conversation on social media and Discord, your voice has been strong and clear,” the developers said. “We’ve taken this to heart, and we know we need more time to craft Marathon into the game that truly reflects your passion.”

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While the Alpha created what Bungie called “an opportunity to calibrate and focus the game on what will make it uniquely compelling,” the studio admitted more work is needed to align the final experience with player expectations.

In the meantime, Marathon will continue through its testing pipeline. Bungie plans to maintain closed testing sessions over the coming months, including ongoing participation from Alpha testers. These sessions will be used to roll out gameplay updates and experiment with new features.

The delay adds to a turbulent period for the studio, which has recently faced scrutiny over allegations of using unauthorized artwork. Just last month, Bungie was accused of incorporating iconography from an independent artist without permission—marking the fourth such allegation in recent memory.

Despite these setbacks, the studio is optimistic about the game’s future. Bungie assured fans that more concrete updates, including a revised launch timeline, will arrive in the coming months.

“We’ll share the progress we’ve made, alongside the game’s new release date, later this Fall,” the studio noted.

Marathon, a revival of Bungie’s classic 1990s franchise, has been highly anticipated by fans of the original series and newcomers alike, particularly for its shift toward an extraction shooter model.

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18 June 2025 10:18

Tags: Bungie

Bungie has officially postponed the launch of Marathon, its upcoming sci-fi extraction shooter, originally slated for release on September 23. The studio did not provide a new release date, instead promising more information later this fall.

The announcement comes via a statement from the Marathon development team, which acknowledged the impact of community feedback gathered during the game's Alpha testing phase. According to the team, input from players prompted a reassessment of priorities, leading to the decision to delay in order to ensure a more refined final product.

“Through every comment and real-time conversation on social media and Discord, your voice has been strong and clear,” the developers said. “We’ve taken this to heart, and we know we need more time to craft Marathon into the game that truly reflects your passion.”

More:Bungie Fires 220 Employees

While the Alpha created what Bungie called “an opportunity to calibrate and focus the game on what will make it uniquely compelling,” the studio admitted more work is needed to align the final experience with player expectations.

In the meantime, Marathon will continue through its testing pipeline. Bungie plans to maintain closed testing sessions over the coming months, including ongoing participation from Alpha testers. These sessions will be used to roll out gameplay updates and experiment with new features.

The delay adds to a turbulent period for the studio, which has recently faced scrutiny over allegations of using unauthorized artwork. Just last month, Bungie was accused of incorporating iconography from an independent artist without permission—marking the fourth such allegation in recent memory.

Despite these setbacks, the studio is optimistic about the game’s future. Bungie assured fans that more concrete updates, including a revised launch timeline, will arrive in the coming months.

“We’ll share the progress we’ve made, alongside the game’s new release date, later this Fall,” the studio noted.

Marathon, a revival of Bungie’s classic 1990s franchise, has been highly anticipated by fans of the original series and newcomers alike, particularly for its shift toward an extraction shooter model.

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