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Marathon Didn't Reach As Many Players As Bungie 'Hoped' And 'Needs To Evolve'
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Bungie acknowledges that Marathon, while critically well-received, has not achieved the player base they hoped for and needs to evolve beyond its current extraction shooter format.
- The studio plans to end the seasonal model for Marathon and introduce a new PvE mode called Symbiosis in a December update, aiming to create a deeper survival experience.
- Bungie intends to support a variety of gameplay styles in Marathon, including cooperative PvE, competitive PvP, and a mixed PvPvE experience, signaling a broad approach rather than abandoning any mode.
- Although Destiny remains Bungie's foundational game, the company is committed to Marathon's future and hints at expanding its narrative and world-building aspects to enhance player engagement.
- More detailed information about Marathon's development and future plans is expected to be announced by Bungie later this week.
