Marathon Game Director Joe Ziegler Announces Departure From Bungie
Marathon’s game director has revealed that he’s quit Bungie just four months after the game’s launch.
Marathon’s game director has revealed that he’s quit Bungie just four months after the game’s launch.
Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2 and Marathon, is reportedly facing layoffs this summer that may see as many as 400 people losing their jobs.
Destiny 2 developer Bungie is reportedly facing ‘significant’ layoffs, with a third entry in the franchise not yet greenlit.
Bungie has revealed that active development on Destiny 2 is ending, as the studio looks to work on new projects.
Marathon’s game director has revealed how developer Bungie is looking to improve its shooter going forward, including tackling the admission of Marathon being too ‘overwhelming’ for newcomers.
Sony has recorded a $765 million impairment loss on Bungie due to the low performance of the developer’s titles during FY 25.
Marathon developer Bungie has revealed that it will be offering smaller, frequent updates to the game as it aims support the title ‘for the long haul.’
The first Marathon update is coming this week, developer Bungie has revealed. Plus, the studio is making changes to the amount of lux players get for the $10 bundle.
Check out the latest Marathon gameplay straight from State of Play!
Bungie has officially confirmed that Marathon will launch on March 5, 2026. Get details on Collector’s, Deluxe, and Standard Editions of the game here.