Forbes: New Exclusive Details on Marathon - Spring 2025, Hero Extraction Shooter, 300 developers, Devs not Optimistic
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Shades of D1 and Halo 2 dev issues in its own unique way.
The “optimism” comment will be taken out of context but it’s doesn’t even seem related to the state of the game.
“Those working on Marathon really want to be able to talk about it to curb some of the narratives about “dead” Bungie and being “the next Concord” and all that as they believe the game they are making is in fact very cool (though of course not perfect).”
Otherwise, great to hear further info that Bungie still has Destiny as priority instead.
The “optimism” comment will be taken out of context but it’s doesn’t even seem related to the state of the game.
“Those working on Marathon really want to be able to talk about it to curb some of the narratives about “dead” Bungie and being “the next Concord” and all that as they believe the game they are making is in fact very cool (though of course not perfect).”
Otherwise, great to hear further info that Bungie still has Destiny as priority instead.
The article is by Paul Tassi, who continues to say that Wukong is just not on Xbox because Sony has an exclusive deal. So I would be cautious about whether these are facts or just speculation.
Although many of the points are obvious in my opinion. Of course it would be bad if Marathon, after being internally postponed by a year, doesn't come out in 2025. The fact that it will cost $40 isn't really new information either, after Helldivers 2 and Concord have already been released for that price. I'm guessing that Fairgames will come out before Marathon because Marathon got hundreds of millions of clicks on the reveal teaser and a Bungie MP title has more potential for success.
Although many of the points are obvious in my opinion. Of course it would be bad if Marathon, after being internally postponed by a year, doesn't come out in 2025. The fact that it will cost $40 isn't really new information either, after Helldivers 2 and Concord have already been released for that price. I'm guessing that Fairgames will come out before Marathon because Marathon got hundreds of millions of clicks on the reveal teaser and a Bungie MP title has more potential for success.
There’s this narrative starting that all PvP games must be free to play. It’s completely manufactured. It benefits Activision and Epic the most.
- 2025 will be a tough target to hit. Sony wants it to come in 2025 and "if it doesn't = bad"
Kojima started his own studio, went searching for an engine and put out a game within 4 years. He is going to finish the more ambitious sequel on 4.5 yrs timeline as well. On the other hand we have the clown fiesta on the west coast.
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Paul Tassi is a known doomer and grifter specifically towards Bungie.
Paul has an axe to grind with Bungie over Destiny 2 and he is a constant propagandist regarding Sony.
I will have faith in Bungie to deliver and try to right their ship. Rooting for the game as Sony multiplayers are usually a step above most when it comes to quality, so hoping this will be the case too.
I will have faith in Bungie to deliver and try to right their ship. Rooting for the game as Sony multiplayers are usually a step above most when it comes to quality, so hoping this will be the case too.
