Sony Continues to Believe in the Potential of 'Marathon' Series
Let's Get the Lowdown on Bungie's Upcoming Title, Marathon
Gear up, gamers! Bungie's long- awaited title, Marathon, is finally on the horizon. But, hold your horses, because there's been a bit of a twist. Sony Interactive Entertainment's head honcho, Herman Hulst, has spilled the beans during a recent investor chat, and it seems PlayStation is giving Marathon a fair crack of the whip before Sony's fiscal year ends in March 2026.
During the chat, Hulst shared some insights from the recent alpha test, describing the feedback as diverse, yet extremely helpful. He emphasized the importance of continuous testing and validation, ensuring they can fine-tune the game and give it the best possible chance of success when it drops.
But, PlayStation has had its fair share of bumps on the road when it comes to live-service games. Remember 2024's sci-fi shooter Concord, which shut down just weeks after its launch? Or the numerous canceled projects and layoffs across its first-party studios? Yeah, those weren't exactly high points. Hulst, however, remains optimistic about Marathon, claiming it will be a revolutionary, innovative title that will capture players' hearts.
Now, here's the kicker. Hulst didn't touch on the recent art plagiarism allegations leveled against Bungie. In May, artist Fern "Antireal" Hook accused Bungie of stealing assets from her previous work and failing to credit her. After investigating, Bungie attributed the theft to the work of a former employee, apologized publicly, and pledged to rectify the situation by replacing "questionably sourced" art with original, in-house work.
The mention of the game's release falling before the fiscal year end has left some wondering whether Marathon will miss its September 23 launch date. Neither Bungie nor PlayStation have officially commented on a potential delay, but the game failed to make an appearance at PlayStation's recent State of Play in early June.
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Enrichment Data- The release date of Marathon is uncertain. While it was initially set for September 23, 2025, Sony's official FY25 business presentation lists the game for release before March 2026, which indicates a delay.- Reports and insider sources suggest that Sony has paused marketing for the game and there have been rumors of internal struggles at Bungie, including layoffs and lowered morale, hinting at the likelihood of a delay.- Despite the delay, platforms (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) are still confirmed, and cross-play and cross-save support will be available. No official statement has confirmed the delay yet, but Sony's public roadmap and insider reports suggest it.
- Aside from Marathon, keep an eye on future projects from Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC, and Doctor Who.
- AI technology could revolutionize gaming, as witnessed in the recent alpha test of Marathon.
- Gaming enthusiasts might be interested in space-themed titles like Marathon, especially in light of the ongoing competition between different platforms.
- Gadget lovers and tech fans will be excited to learn about the upcoming releases on platforms like PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, such as Marathon, which offers cross-play and cross-save support.
