Overview
- Initial signs of Cross’s departure were spotted on his LinkedIn and X profiles by The Game Post, and he confirmed to Kotaku that leaving was his decision.
- Cross posted a farewell message praising Bungie’s art team and said he looks forward to playing Marathon as a fan.
- Marathon remains slated for March 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a $39.99 launch price and Bungie stating it will avoid pay-to-win mechanics.
- Earlier accusations from artist Fern “Antireal” Hook that her work appeared in playtest builds without permission led Bungie to remove or replace assets, and Hook later said the matter was resolved to her satisfaction.
- Following mixed alpha feedback and a delay, Bungie outlined major changes in a recent deep dive, including a solo queue, proximity chat, and tougher UESC PvE enemies.