Bungie's 'Marathon' to Launch at $40 with No Major Reveal Until Spring 2025
Despite development hurdles and internal challenges, Bungie remains committed to a 2025 release for its extraction shooter.
- Marathon will launch at a $40 price point, influenced by the success of Helldivers 2 and the failure of The Finals as a free-to-play game.
- No significant reveals are planned until Spring 2025, although a brief video may introduce new game director Joe Ziegler and address misconceptions.
- Marathon features a hero system akin to Apex Legends, with customizable gear and guns, and scaled-back puzzles and secrets.
- The game's art direction remains consistent with the initial reveal, receiving positive feedback from fans.
- Bungie faces pressure from Sony to meet the 2025 release deadline, amidst low morale and internal departures within the development team.