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"Extraction is Still a Major Part of Marathon" – Marathon Game Director Reassures Fans Main Game Mode Isn't Going Anywhere
Just last week, Marathon's developers laid out a new roadmap for the game that'd bring PvE and deathmatch modes to the game, but now Game Director Del Chafe has reassured fans that the extraction mode will not be sunsetted.
Bungie Says Extraction Remains a Major Part of Marathon as It Expands PvE and PvP Plans
Bungie has confirmed that Extraction remains a major part of Marathon’s future. With upcoming updates introducing more ways to play, game director Del Chafe III says the team will continue updating the extraction experience alongside its broader plans for the game. The clarificat…
Marathon Studio Explains Future Content Roadmap
Bungie has also confirmed that more details about the upcoming permanent PvE mode for Marathon will be discussed at a later date.
Marathon Asks Too Much of New Players, Bungie Admits
Bungie has acknowledged that Marathon attracted fewer players than it hoped, with its latest updates outlining a difficult learning curve and plans to expand beyond the extraction shooter format. The studio now wants to give more players a reason to enter its sci-fi world and sta…
Bungie Says Marathon Underperformed Due To Being Too Difficult For A Large Audience
Bungie has addressed feedback following criticisms of Marathon being too challenging, especially for beginners. Bungie Says Marathon Underperformed Due To Being Too Difficult For A Large Audience is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
Marathon promises interconnected PvE and PvP, more ways to play, and more player customization
Old hands who had watched Bungie’s new Marathon develop were pretty critical of the game before it had even launched. An extraction shooter without dedicated PvE modes? Where were the Pfhor? Where was the sarcastic AI? Why use the name if the game if it wasn’t going to feel like…
As Marathon's player slump continues, Bungie announces plans to grow it "beyond extraction"
Bungie has announced drastic changes coming to its struggling shooter Marathon, including a shift away from its extraction roots in the coming months. The new mission statement? Making more "approachable" experiences with "different levels of intensity and commitment."
The Future of Marathon
What’s next for Marathon: Nightfall Refresh in October, Symbiosis in December, and more in March.
Marathon planning for the long haul
Lining out a gameplan for sustainability
The future of Marathon includes a fungus-filled Perimeter, a social hub, and a shift "beyond extraction"
Marathon will be "growing beyond extraction." That's what Bungie say in a new blog post outlining the future of the shooter , after announcing earlier this week that they'll be bringing back vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns . " Marathon launched as a cutthroat, winner-takes-all PvEvP…
Bungie Officially Reveals Massive Marathon Revamp With New PvE Mode
Destiny and Marathon developer Bungie lays out its ambitious plan to evolve extraction shooter Marathon through 2027.
March 2027 Could Be Make-Or-Break For Marathon
Bungie has big plans to revive not only Destiny 2 , but to also evolve its extraction shooter, Marathon . Following its launch in March 2026, the studio says that it has been reviewing feedback around Marathon, and it revealed how it plans to evolve the experience as it heads tow…
Bungie Finally Details Radical Changes for Marathon
It's no secret that Marathon has had a rough time since launching in March 2026, but Bungie is hard at work on new game modes that it's hoping will breathe new life into the game.
Marathon Future Roadmap 2027 Reveals Connected PvE and PvP Experiences, New Zone, and Deeper Progression
Bungie has outlined a broader future for Marathon, with plans to connect PvE, PvP, and PvEvP experiences while rebuilding parts of its onboarding and progression. New alien enemies and an entirely new zone are also on the roadmap, giving players more to explore and more ways to p…
Pokémon GO "Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek" Goes Live Oct. 13th, 2026
The buddy system is always a good idea
To Save a Struggling Marathon, Bungie Is Pivoting to Destiny’s Proven PvE and Social Formula
Bungie is promising fans it will work hard to regain their trust. Addressing the community, the studio has said it is working to improve Marathon following its timid launch and reception, and Destiny, which will have older content unvaulted. The post To Save a Struggling Marathon…
Bungie admits Marathon "did not reach as many players as we had hoped," shares plans to evolve the game for "a sustainable future" while committing to Destiny
Marathon is evolving with Bungie
Bungie Says Marathon Will Evolve Beyond Its Extraction Shooter Genre Constraints
Bungie wants Marathon to offer more than its current extraction shooter formula. The studio says it plans to expand the game into a deeper survival experience, giving players more choice in how they tackle its hostile alien world. The announcement also comes with an admission tha…
Bungie admits Marathon "did not reach as many players as we had hoped"
Marathon is evolving with Bungie
Marathon director dismisses alleged Destiny merger as fake
Marathon creative director Julia Nardin has rejected claims that Bungie is merging the Marathon and Destiny IPs, calling the allegation fake in a response posted to X on September 16. Nardin said she has worked on both games and that, while they share plenty of Bungie DNA, they r…
Marathon Creative Director Shuts Down Rumors of Merging it With Destiny
Julia Nardin took to social media to address a rumor that claimed that Marathon would become a depiction of humanity's Golden Age.
Marathon October Nightfall Refresh: Free NuCaloric Reward Pass, Sponsored Queues, PvE Modes, and More
Bungie has shared a much clearer picture of what Marathon players can expect from the October Nightfall Refresh, including the new NuCaloric Reward Pass, returning Sponsored Queues, multiple PvE-focused activities, Cryo Archive changes, CARRI progression, and more. The Nightfall…
Bungie shuts down leak claiming Destiny will be revived through a merger with Marathon
Marathon is becoming more like Destiny, but it's not becoming Destiny
Bungie is overhauling Marathon from its original extraction shooter vision
Bungie says addressing player feedback requires the team to 'change both what we're building and how we deliver it,'
Marathon's permanent PvE mode and next major update delayed to December days before launch, and Bungie's "moving away from a strict season schedule"
Marathon Season 3 and everything that was due to come alongside it has been delayed, including the sci-fi shooter's long-awaited full PvE mode. Bungie's next major update is now launching in December instead, and the famed studio is pivoting away from seasonal updates entirely. R…
Marathon Update 1.1.9.1
The one about an Overflow issue
Marathon Delays Next Content Update to December 8th, Bungie Shifting Away from Seasonal Model
The next update, Symbiosis, will add a new social space/firing range, experimental Team Deathmatch, and a permanent PvE mode.
Marathon Season 3 Officially Delayed
Big changes are on the horizon for Marathon as Bungie announced a lengthy delay for Season 3 as the studio works on other huge overhauls to the game.
Bungie delays next Marathon update and ends 'strict seasonal schedule' as it goes all-in on Destiny-like features
Big changes are coming, but not until December.
Marathon moves away from Seasonal structure as next major update delayed to December
Initially planned to launch next week, Bungie have now announced that they are delaying the next big Marathon update to December. The post Marathon moves away from Seasonal structure as next major update delayed to December first appeared on KitGuru .
Marathon Updates Slowing Down As Bungie Moves Away From “Strict Seasonal Schedule”
It's a sign Sony won't invest more into Bungie.
Marathon’s September 22 Update Is Gone, but Bungie Has Named What Comes Next
Bungie’s September 14 Marathon update outlines Nightfall Refresh and Symbiosis as reporting points to a delayed major patch and a looser seasonal cadence.
Bungie Abandons Seasonal Format For Marathon As Extraction Shooter Continues To Struggle
Bungie is changing course for Marathon by delaying upcoming content and moving away from a strict seasonal model. Bungie Abandons Seasonal Format For Marathon As Extraction Shooter Continues To Struggle is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News
Marathon Reveals New Update Schedule to 'Improve Features'
Marathon's next major content update has been delayed until December.
Marathon’s next major update will now come in December’s Symbiosis content
Bungie has announced that the major Marathon update that was supposed to be launching on September 22nd will now be rolled into the December 8th Symbiosis update. The reason for the delay is that the development team needs additional time to polish what was going to be released n…
Marathon Development Update - Nightfall Refresh and Symbiosis
Marathon and Bungie Get Encouraging Update
The future of both Marathon and Bungie gets a very encouraging update.
Bungie Accidentally Gives Marathon Players Better Login Rewards Than Intended
Bungie accidentally gave Marathon players a much better weekly login reward than intended, but instead of simply correcting the mistake, the developer has decided to compensate everyone. The Marathon development team confirmed that this week’s login reward contained an incorrectl…
Waste The Fallen Preview: Marathon Meets Lovecraft
Extraction shooters fans may be intrigued by RoyalCrow's upcoming Lovecraft and cosmic-horror inspired extraction shooter, Waste The Fallen.
Marathon Update 1.1.9
The one about Rook's inventory
People don't understand Steam player numbers, Palworld lead says: "Poor Marathon and stuff are getting dragged through the mud ... I'm sure our day's coming"
"Not to dog on SteamDB, because I love those guys"
Marathon Leak Reveals K-Pop Runner Skins as Bungie Prepares for Crucial Season 3
A new Marathon leak has revealed several experimental cosmetic concepts Bungie is reportedly testing with players, including a striking K-pop-themed Runner skin. The concepts arrive at a crucial moment for the extraction shooter, with its Steam player count recently dropping belo…
Marathon Season 3 Leaks Reveal Huge Four-Run PvE Mode, New Bosses, Weapons, and More
Marathon Season 3 could be shaping up to be Bungie’s biggest update yet. A new leak allegedly originating from a recent private playtest has revealed extensive details about the upcoming PvE experience, including four connected runs, several bosses, a major Perimeter expansion, n…
Marathon Update 1.1.5.5
The one about the UESC Manifests
Marathon's Steam Player Count Briefly Fell To Less Than 1,000 Players
There was briefly fewer than 1,000 people playing Marathon on PC on Monday as concerns for Bungie's future continue to grow.
Marathon Drops Below 1,000 Concurrent Steam Players for the First Time
Bungie’s Marathon has reached another uncomfortable milestone on Steam, with its concurrent player count falling below 1,000 for the first time since launch. According to a Steam chart on August 24, Marathon dropped to 987 concurrent players. Community tracking later suggested th…
Marathon organizers admit bizarre error after wrong stadium appears on medal
The medal was revealed ahead of the August 30 race and features a Sydney skyline designed to represent landmarks runners will encounter.
Bungie reportedly had "5 or 6 games" in development, including Marathon and Destiny 2 – but most fell apart after Sony's $3.6 billion acquisition
A few were notable spin-offs
Marathon Update 1.1.5.4
The one about Ordnance Heist
Marathon Update 1.1.5.4 Adds Better Ranked Loot and Teases Explosive New Weapon
Bungie is preparing another notable update for Marathon, with Update 1.1.5.4 scheduled to arrive on August 18. Alongside a mysterious weapon teaser and another experimental activity, the developer has confirmed that Ranked maps are getting a major loot adjustment designed to make…