Overview

• PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst said the company conducted a thorough review of its live-service development processes after Concord’s failure and now enforces ongoing, rigorous validation of creative, commercial and technical assumptions.
• Sony reiterated its commitment to a diverse live-service lineup, pointing to Helldivers 2’s success while noting that Destiny 2 has softened player engagement and Fairgame$ has faced internal upheaval.
• Marathon’s closed alpha delivered varied player feedback and triggered an audit of art assets following a plagiarism scandal, yet Sony highlighted “strong early engagement” as it iterates on the extraction shooter.
• The game remains slated for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 23, 2025, with iterative test cycles designed to refine gameplay and strengthen launch readiness.
• While some industry reports speculate Marathon could slip past its target date, Sony stresses the title is on track for its fiscal 2025 window and has made no official announcement of a delay.