Bungie begins marathon playtesting

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Bungie is reportedly inviting gaming influencers and content creators to participate in marathon playtests.
YouTuber HiddenXperia recently confirmed that he took part in a week-long marathon playtest, describing the game as “surreal”.
These external playtests could indicate that Bungie is preparing to reveal more details about Marathon in the coming months.

Bungie appears to have begun playtesting for its upcoming live-service extraction shooter. marathon. It looks like gaming influencers and content creators have been visiting Bungie headquarters to try it out. marathon They will likely provide feedback on this.

marathon was announced in the summer of 2023 as Bungie's revival of the long-dormant but well-received first-person shooter series from the 1990s. where the original is marathon While the game had a heavy campaign, the upcoming reboot is a live service title inspired by extraction shooters such as Escape from Tarkov. New directions aren't common when rebooting a franchise, but marathon's reputation has taken a hit due to problematic developments, including rumors of misconduct, creative lead exits, and potential delays.

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Bungie has reportedly fired the marathon director following a misconduct investigation.

A new report claims Bungie fired the Marathon director after an internal investigation that included various complaints from employees.

Although unconfirmed, there are rumors that Bungie is internally targeting a 2025 release window. marathon. The latest report is marathon Since pricing is usually determined late in development, boasting a $40 price tag adds even more credibility to it. A 2025 release seems more likely, as Bungie has started inviting content creators and influencers to playtest. marathon. YouTuber HiddenXperia recently announced on Twitter that he is playing. marathon Available “all week long” from Bungie, along with custom marathon ID tag images.

YouTuber HiddenXperia describes the marathon as a “surreal experience.”

More content creators are yet to come forward and confirm their participation. marathon It's a playtest, but HiddenXperia's initial impressions look promising. Although he could not delve into further details (largely due to confidentiality agreements), HiddenXperia explained: marathon It's a “surreal” experience. Only time will tell whether this term is used in a positive sense. marathon Featuring a unique science fiction art style. Participating Content Creators marathon Playtesting can get you banned, after which you can talk freely about your time with the game. Therefore, those who want to learn more marathon You may have to hold on until then.

Besides, if marathon Now that it's in good condition for external playtesting, Bungie is likely gearing up to reveal more information about the live-service extraction shooter (including a confirmed release window) in the coming months. The 2024 Game Awards ceremony is the only major gaming event left in 2024, but there's also speculation that Sony will host another State of Play before the end of the year to announce more tentpole PS5 exclusives coming in 2025. marathon's marketing is actually scheduled to begin this year, and while the latter event would make more sense, everything remains to be seen.