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Bungie Delays Marathon Release Amid Player Feedback Crisis

6/20/2025

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Bungie has hit the brakes on Marathon's release, responding to player feedback from alpha testing. The studio is committed to improving gameplay mechanics, AI, rewards, and visuals. Yet, whispers of internal communication struggles and recent challenges cast doubt on the game's future, with some speculating a possible launch delay until 2026.

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Bungie has hit the brakes on Marathon's release, responding to player feedback from alpha testing. The studio is committed to improving gameplay mechanics, AI, rewards, and visuals. Yet, whispers of internal communication struggles and recent challenges cast doubt on the game's future, with some speculating a possible launch delay until 2026.