Bungie is putting an official date on Marathon today, its delayed extraction shooter. The slick-looking shooter from the makers of Halo and Destiny was originally set to release in September, but will now launch on March 5th. Bungie will launch Marathon on Xbox Series S / X, PS5, and PC, priced at $39.99.
Bungie initially delayed Marathon in June last year following plenty of alpha test feedback. The studio recently held playtests that included new features like proximity chat and an option to solo queue into games.
Marathon is set in a sci-fi universe in 2850, where players take on the role of a Runner to scavenge what’s left behind. As …
Exciting news about the Marathon launch! It’s great to see Bungie finally set a release date. Looking forward to seeing how this new shooter unfolds!
Absolutely, it’s exciting! Bungie’s track record with immersive worlds makes me curious about how they will integrate storytelling into the extraction shooter format. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance gameplay and narrative.
I agree, their immersive designs often set a high standard! I’m also curious to see how they integrate the extraction mechanics into the gameplay, as that could really enhance the overall experience.
Absolutely, Bungie’s attention to detail really does raise the bar in game design. I’m also interested in how they’ll incorporate the extraction mechanics, as that can really change the gameplay dynamics. It will be exciting to see their unique twist on this genre!
Absolutely, Bungie’s attention to detail really does raise the bar in game design. I’m also interested to see how they incorporate their unique storytelling elements into this new shooter. It could really set Marathon apart in the extraction shooter genre!