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Bungie says it's "not done with Destiny", aims to earn back player trust by restoring archived Destiny 2 content

GamesIndustry.biz says Bungie is trying to rebuild trust by restoring vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns, raids, and destinations after ending active Destiny 2 development. The studio also says Marathon is being …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 days, 7 hours ago
Bungie is overhauling Marathon from its original extraction shooter vision

Bungie is reworking Marathon beyond its original extraction-shooter pitch after player feedback pushed the team to rethink both the game and its delivery. The studio says the overhaul will affect …

News Game Developer · 1 week, 2 days ago
Fired Marathon director says he's settled lawsuit with Sony

Christopher Barrett has settled his lawsuit with Sony and now appears in Marathon’s credits. The move closes a high-profile dispute around his firing over misconduct allegations. For Bungie and Sony, …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bungie and Sony settle lawsuit with former Marathon director for undisclosed amount

Bungie and Sony have settled Chris Barrett’s lawsuit over his dismissal from Marathon for an undisclosed amount. Barrett says he’s satisfied with the outcome, and a joint filing adds his …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jobs roundup: July 2026 | Marathon director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie

Bungie has replaced Marathon game director Joe Ziegler four months after launch, with Del Chafe III stepping in to lead the project alongside creative director Julia Nardin. The July jobs …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Sony cuts 292 jobs at Destiny maker Bungie

Sony is cutting 292 jobs at Bungie, hitting most of the Destiny team and some Marathon staff. The move follows months of portfolio review and comes as Bungie shifts away …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Bungie experiments by adding casual PvP-lite mode to Marathon

Bungie is testing a casual PvP-lite mode for Marathon, a notable shift for a game that’s been framed around higher-stakes extraction play. It also has a PvE mode in development, …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Report: Bungie planning "significant" layoffs as Destiny 2 development ends

Bungie is reportedly preparing significant layoffs after winding down Destiny 2 development, with no new project approved for the team. For developers, the bigger signal is how quickly a live-service …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months ago
PlayStation records $765m impairment loss from Bungie as operating income falls 41.6% in Q4

Sony’s Bungie bet is now a real drag on the books: another ¥88.6 billion impairment in Q4 pushed the total write-down to $765 million. The bigger story for devs is …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Marathon sells 1.2 million copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox | News-in-brief

Marathon's impressive sales of 1.2 million copies across multiple platforms highlight the game's strong market reception. This success is particularly relevant for business developers and producers, as it showcases the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 4 weeks ago
The first new Marathon game in decades will launch on March 5

Bungie's new Marathon game is set to launch on March 5, marking a significant revival of the classic FPS franchise. This release comes after a delay due to feedback from …

News Ars Technica · 8 months ago
Marathon art director Joseph Cross leaves Bungie

Joseph Cross's departure from Bungie after ten years marks a significant change for the Marathon team. As art director, his vision shaped the game's aesthetic and direction. This transition could …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months ago
After delay, Bungie's Marathon is set to be released in March

Bungie's Marathon is finally set to release in March after a six-month delay due to mixed early feedback. This delay has significant implications for developers involved in graphics and gameplay, …

News Game Developer · 9 months, 1 week ago
Bungie's Marathon set for March 2026 launch | News-in-brief

Bungie's Marathon is set to launch in March 2026, marking a significant return to the franchise. This announcement impacts various roles, especially designers and programmers, as they prepare for the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 1 week ago
Marathon stolen art assets issue 'solved' with Bungie and Sony

The issue of stolen art assets in Bungie's Marathon has reportedly been resolved, according to graphic designer 'Antireal'. This resolution comes months after Bungie's public acknowledgment of the problem and …

News Game Developer · 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Director denies using AI in cinematic Marathon teaser trailer

Alberto Mielgo, the director of the new Marathon teaser trailer, has refuted claims that AI was used in its creation. This eight-minute cinematic aims to showcase the game's artistic vision …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 10 months ago