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TheMarathongame director has recently clarified the studio’s expectations regarding the upcoming entry in Bungie’s franchise, stating that it is not trying to replaceDestiny 2. After some quiet years since the initial announcement of the newMarathongame, Bungie has finally revealed that the new entry will be released on September 23—though the developer wants to make it clear that it won’t be like aDestinygame.
The upcomingMarathongamemarks the revival of a franchise that has been dormant for decades. Kicking off in 1994, the first game introduced players to a first-person shooter experience with features that would later become standard in the genre. It offered a deep narrative integrated with gameplay, environmental storytelling, and lore-building. Now, Bungie is set to bring back the old franchise on September 23. However, the developer is now mostly associated withDestinyandHalo, so theMarathondirector wants to make sure players know what to expect from the game.
Speaking toGamesRadar+,Marathongame director Joe Ziegler emphasized that, despite anysimilarities betweenMarathonandDestiny 2, the new game won’t replaceDestiny 2, and that’s not the developer’s goal. Ziegler was very clear in stating that “Destiny 2has a future,” and developers at Bungie are working to deliver new content for fans on that front. Nevertheless, the director believes thatDestinyfans who enjoy PvP sandbox experiences will likely findMarathonexciting to play—but they shouldn’t expect just anotherDestinygame.
The New Marathon Game Isn’t Trying to Be Destiny 3
On top of that, Ziegler did admit thatDestinyfans might have an advantage when diving into the newMarathondue to some similarities withDestiny 2’s weapon systems. However, Ziegler insists that the new changes introduced to the system will require players to relearn some things. The director warned that players who don’t really enjoy PvP may not have as much fun withMarathon, as the game will feature those kinds of interactions—explaining that there will be instances where a player will “come across you and shoot you.”
For fans hopingMarathonwill becomeDestiny 3or those only looking for PvE gameplay, Ziegler emphasized that “definitelyMarathonis not the game for you.” The director was very firm in stating that the game is not for everybody. While players still have to wait a few months to experience it, some early comments from those involved in the game’s playtest indicate thatMarathonhas the potential to become a great new entryin the classic franchise.
