Bungie Offers Sparse Update on Marathon Development
The anticipated extraction shooter remains without gameplay footage as Bungie confirms ongoing development and expanded playtests planned for 2025.
- Bungie has not released any gameplay footage for Marathon, citing that different game elements are at varying stages of completion.
- Game Director Joe Ziegler shared concept art for two characters, codenamed 'Thief' and 'Stealth', highlighting their unique abilities.
- The studio plans to expand playtesting in 2025, allowing more players to experience the game as development progresses.
- Bungie has faced significant internal challenges, including layoffs and management changes, which have impacted the game's development timeline.
- Marathon is a PvP extraction shooter inspired by Bungie's 1990s franchise, promising an intense survival experience with customizable 'Runners'.