Following a recent string of alternate reality game (ARG) puzzles discovered and solved by fans, developer Bungie gave players their first in-depth look at its upcoming multiplayer game Marathon. First revealed in Spring 2023, the PvP-focused extraction shooter reboot is now officially slated to release this year on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5 on September 23, and is the first new game from the studio since the 2017 release of Destiny 2.
The gameplay reveal, the longer gameplay overview, and Bungie's lengthy hour-long showcase were all released this past weekend, and it's been...interesting, to see the wider community react to the presentations. Overall, it seems most gamers have mixed feelings about what they saw; Marathon's high production value is undeniably apparent, but many felt what was shown lacked distinguishing features and mechanics to set it apart from its peers.
