The gaming community was buzzing with excitement when Bungie announced the release of their highly anticipated first-person shooter game, Marathon, for the Sony PlayStation 4. However, things took a turn when the developer recently revealed that the game’s release would be delayed.
Fans were disappointed to learn that Bungie would need a little more time to perfect the game before its launch. The delay was announced on Bungie’s official website, where they stated that they wanted to ensure that the gameplay, graphics, and overall experience would meet the high standards set by the team.
“We know how much our fans have been looking forward to playing Marathon on their PlayStation 4, and we are just as eager to deliver the best game possible. This delay will allow us to fine-tune every aspect of the game, ensuring that it meets both our standards and the expectations of our loyal fans,” said Bungie in a statement.
Bungie announced today that it is delaying the upcoming shooter Marathon from its September 23 release date, with no new date announced. The development team revealed in a blog post that it has taken this step after player feedback from the game’s alpha test. The company says it will update fans with a new release date in the fall.
“Through every comment and real-time conversation on social media and Discord, your voice has been strong and clear,” read the post. “We’ve taken this to heart, and we know we need more time to craft Marathon into the game that truly reflects your passion. After much discussion within our Dev team, we’ve made the decision to delay the September 23rd release.”
During the now-indefinite delay period, the dev team plans to make major changes to the game and gameplay, including:
- “More challenging and engaging AI encounters
- Making combat more tense and strategic
- More narrative and environmental storytelling to discover and interact with
- A darker tone that delivers on the themes of the original trilogy
- Adding more social experiences”
Bungie first announced it was making Marathon, a follow-up on the classic series, in 2023, marking the first original project from the company since the launch of Destiny. The upcoming title was also recently embroiled in controversy when an artist claimed the development team used their artwork in the game without permission. The company admitted via social media that a former artist included these assets.
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