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Bungie's Marathon faces insurmountable pressure after Destiny 2's end and layoffs

Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, is facing immense pressure following the discontinuation of Destiny 2 and significant layoffs at the studio. Despite being a well-regarded game that innovates within its genre, Marathon has failed to attract a wide audience, struggling with low player counts on Steam. The studio is now attempting to pivot by introducing new modes and potentially making the game free-to-play, but faces an uphill battle in convincing players to return after multiple failed impressions. AI

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Bungie's Marathon faces insurmountable pressure after Destiny 2's end and layoffs

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    The Pressure On Bungie’s ‘Marathon’ After Destiny 2’s Death Is Insurmountable

    Marathon was never supposed to be here, but now is tasked with ensuring Bungie survives as a studio now that Destiny 2 is dead.