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Sony backs Marathon game despite conflicting player data

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Sony's latest earnings report indicates a positive outlook for its game Marathon, despite public data suggesting otherwise. The company stated that Marathon has maintained high user retention and acquired new users following the release of its second season. However, player tracking data from Steam shows a significant drop in concurrent players since launch, with numbers fluctuating and generally declining. This discrepancy has led to confusion and frustration among gamers, particularly those who followed the fate of Destiny 2, which was not mentioned in the report. AI

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Sony backs Marathon game despite conflicting player data

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

    Sony Addresses Bungie’s ‘Marathon’ Performance In Earnings Report

    Sony addressed 'Marathon' in its recent report, which highlights certain PlayStation games. Here's what its saying about its performance.

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