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Bungie Denies Rumor It Plans to Merge the Destiny and Marathon IPs
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Key Points:
- Bungie has denied rumors about merging the Destiny and Marathon IPs, with Marathon creative director Julia Nardin confirming the two franchises remain independent despite sharing Bungie’s DNA.
- Bungie is shifting focus from Destiny 2 to Marathon, causing frustration among Destiny fans, while Marathon is being retooled to play more like Destiny amid struggles to maintain its player base.
- Marathon’s next major update, originally scheduled for September 22, has been delayed to December 8, with another significant update planned for March; both updates will be free and include new gameplay content.
- A smaller update on October 6 will reset progression and the in-game economy in Marathon to prepare for an overhaul, with Bungie clarifying these updates are not paid DLC.
- Concerns remain about Marathon’s future and Sony’s commitment, as player numbers on Steam have significantly declined since the game’s March launch peak.
