Bungie’s New Marathon Direction Focuses on Survival and Storytelling

Bungie has announced that it will continue to develop its upcoming game, Marathon, despite a delay in its release date. In a list of updates provided by the developer, several key features have been highlighted.

Survival Enhancements
– More challenging AI encounters, including new enemy factions like the Pfhor
– More rewarding runs with dynamic events and diverse loot
– Tense and strategic combat, moving towards “tactical” engagements

Marathon Universe Expansion
– Increased visual fidelity to improve the game’s overall appearance
– Enhanced narrative and environmental storytelling to discover and interact with
– A darker tone that delivers on the themes of the original trilogy

Social Experiences
– Better player experiences for solos/duos, potentially leading to dedicated playlists
– Proximity chat for social interactions in the game

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/06/18/what-bungie-will-add-to-marathon-after-its-announced-delay