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Marathon Faces Criticism Ahead of 2025 Launch

5/4/2025

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Bungie's highly anticipated extraction shooter, Marathon, seeks to lure new players with a simpler approach compared to Escape from Tarkov. Yet, early Closed Alpha feedback reveals a mixed reception, with critiques focusing on its shallow gameplay and unimpressive visuals. This has sparked worries about its ability to captivate both hardcore and casual gamers ahead of its September 2025 release.

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Story summary

Bungie's highly anticipated extraction shooter, Marathon, seeks to lure new players with a simpler approach compared to Escape from Tarkov. Yet, early Closed Alpha feedback reveals a mixed reception, with critiques focusing on its shallow gameplay and unimpressive visuals. This has sparked worries about its ability to captivate both hardcore and casual gamers ahead of its September 2025 release.