The delay occurs after a series of failures, including a noticeable immersion in Sony marketing support, allegations of plagiarism around the project and reports of the band’s low morale, all of which signaled the trouble long before the official announcement. But according to the note provided by Bungie, the delay is mainly due to the user’s feedback from Alfa Playtest.
“Thanks to each comments and conversation in real time in social media and disagreements, your voice was strong and bright,” Bungie said. “We took it to heart and we know that we need more time to create Marathon To the game that really reflects your passion. After many discussions in our development team, we decided to delay the release of September 23. “
Bungie also informed players: “In the next few months we will continue closed tests (including participants from Alpha) to implement the game update and test new functions when they appear online.”
The studio stated that the devoting of additional time to focus on three areas MarathonIn this aspects of “increasing the game of survival” with more complex and engaging meetings and more satisfying runs; “Submission of the marathon universe”, with more narrative and environmental elements of telling stories, as well as “a darker tone that provides topics of the original trilogy”; and social experience, including a chat of closeness “so that social stories can revive.”
Bungie promised to update Marathon Later this fall, when he shares the update of progress and the fresh date of issue. Marathon It is to be released on PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X.
