Bungie ask Marathon critics to delay "full reviews" till the release of an endgame zone, and I am wistfully reminded of Vault of Glass
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- Bungie released the Marathon reboot yesterday but requested critics delay their full reviews until the launch of the "pinnacle endgame zone," Cryo Archive, expected later in March.
- The embargo is a suggestion rather than a mandate, allowing coverage and impressions before the endgame content arrives, but it has caused some frustration among reviewers.
- Cryo Archive and a ranked PvP mode are scheduled for release in the second half of March, though no exact dates have been provided.
- The situation recalls Bungie's 2014 Destiny launch, where key content like the Vault Of Glass raid arrived post-launch, influencing early reviews and player reception.
- Critics express concern that Bungie's request may pressure reviewers to withhold full opinions prematurely
