Bungie Puts Marathon on Hold Indefinitely—What’s Next for the Shooter?
Bungie has officially hit the brakes on Marathon, delaying the anticipated extraction shooter indefinitely and scrapping the earlier September 23rd release date. If you were hoping to mark your calendar, it’s time to put the pen down — the studio hasn’t given any new window or timeframe. This unexpected move leaves fans wondering what’s next for the project, especially after recent reassurances from Sony’s Studio Business Group CEO, Hermen Hulst, that Marathon wouldn’t face the same fate as Concord.
- Marathon’s release date delayed indefinitely
- No new launch window from Bungie
- Delay follows feedback from Alpha playtest and other setbacks
- Bungie promises more updates and testing in the coming months
Marathon Delayed: What Happened?
The indefinite delay comes after a series of setbacks for Bungie and Marathon. In recent weeks, fans noticed a clear dip in marketing support from Sony, plus a swirl of plagiarism allegations and growing reports of low team morale. All these signs were pointing to trouble, long before today’s official word.
Why the Delay?
According to Bungie, the decision is all about player feedback from the Alpha playtest. In a statement, the studio said: “Through every comment and real-time conversation on social media and Discord, your voice has been strong and clear. 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.”
What’s Next for Marathon?
Bungie isn’t just going quiet. The team says they’ll keep working on the game, focusing on improvements like combat AI, visual fidelity, and making sure both solo players and duos have a better experience. Over the next few months, they’ll continue closed testing — including with players from the Alpha — to try out gameplay updates and new features as they come online.
Community Reaction
While the news is tough for fans, it’s clear Bungie is listening and wants to deliver a better product. Still, the lack of a new date means Marathon is in limbo for now. Stay tuned for updates as Bungie shares more info down the line.
