Overview

• Sony expects Marathon to launch before March 31, 2026, but emphasizes that timeline is not a firm commitment.
• The company will reveal a specific release date this autumn after modifications to Marathon’s combat, AI, visuals and loot systems are completed.
• Sony does not anticipate cancelling Marathon and will revise its financial forecasts only if the game fails to meet launch criteria.
• Bungie’s operational independence is shrinking as the studio undergoes structural integration into PlayStation Studios.
• Sony acknowledged setbacks in its live-service strategy and is applying lessons from Concord’s failure alongside successes such as Destiny 2 and Helldivers 2.