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Sony Reaffirms Bungie's Marathon for This Fiscal Year After 80,000-Player Test

Sony includes the launch in its guidance pending KPI review from October's closed test.

Overview

  • CFO Lin Tao told investors the team is "still working on it" and is "fully dedicated" to launching as scheduled within the current fiscal year.
  • Bungie ran a week-long technical test from October 22–28 with roughly 80,000 participants to assess gameplay and retention.
  • Sony said it is analyzing those KPIs and will make corrections as needed before release, with no firm date announced.
  • Marathon slipped from a planned September 23 launch and is now targeted to arrive by March 31, 2026, in line with Sony’s fiscal-year window.
  • Sony’s results also noted an impairment related to Bungie after Destiny 2 sales and engagement trailed expectations.