Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, is making progress in its development according to game director Joe Ziegler. In a recent video update, Ziegler confirmed that they plan to expand playtesting to more players in 2025, allowing a significant amount of testers to try out the game during development. While specific platforms and dates for these playtests were not confirmed, Ziegler urged players to wishlist the game on PS5, Xbox, and Steam to stay updated.
Ziegler provided a broad overview of where Marathon currently stands in development, mentioning that while some aspects like environments are more complete, others like character and enemy models are still in progress. The video also revealed two of the game’s Runners, named Thief and Stealth. Ziegler acknowledged that balancing issues exist with Stealth, but assured players that they will be addressed before the game’s release.
As part of Sony’s live service push, Marathon is generating excitement among gamers. Ziegler’s update reassures fans that development is on track, pointing out that while the game is not fully assembled yet, they are looking forward to showcasing it during play. With the game’s potential price tag recently reported, players are eagerly awaiting more details about its release date.
Marathon’s expansion of playtesting in 2025 shows Bungie’s commitment to involving players in the development process, promising an engaging and immersive experience for fans of the studio’s work.
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