Why is Marathon so important for Bungie?
It’s time to discuss Bungie’s next game, Marathon. Bungie’s Twitch channel will make the big announcement this Saturday, and we recently found out some interesting things. There are hints that more is coming, and they are going to show off quite a bit.
An industry insider has indicated that a big Closed Playtest is coming, likely this weekend or the following week. A few players are already downloading it on Xbox, which shows that things are moving fast. Even though it won’t be an Open Beta, some players may already have been invited, and others have the opportunity to sign up.
Bungie also released a short trailer, roughly a minute and a half long, about the game. Bungie has left a legacy that can be respected, as their gameplay is usually superb, and their art style is always excellent. Halo and Destiny are two examples of games that had a significant influence on the industry.
To be honest, Bungie has been struggling lately. Destiny 2 has repeatedly annoyed its fan base, and even after the success of Destiny 2: The Final Shape DLC, it doesn’t appear to be in a good spot at the moment, which makes Marathon so important.
To be honest, PlayStation’s decision to spend billions on buying Bungie hasn’t gone well so far. Although many of those projects were canceled, Bungie has also been giving PlayStation Studios advice on Live-Service games. They need success now, and Marathon must deliver.
So, what does Marathon have to do to succeed? Let’s start by saying that they want to do a fantastic job with the gameplay. Fun, responsive gameplay has always been Bungie’s specialty. They’re off to a great start if they can keep up their work and make sure their long-term plan is solid. How well live-service games maintain player interest decides whether they thrive or die.
Will there be good updates for Marathon? Will pay-to-win mechanisms be avoided? Bungie has to show that Marathon is worthwhile by gaining the community’s support, as Live-Service games have previously let gamers down. Sony’s experience with the Live-Service genre didn’t go as expected. Bungie has to deliver the Marathon right.
