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'There is no world where it makes sense,' Warframe creative director says of Destiny 2's demise:…
Warframe creative director Rebb Ford stated that the discontinuation of Destiny 2 development is an unthinkable business decision. He emphasized that the business side of gaming should not overshadow creative vision, drawing parallels to Warframe's own history and its relationship with Bungie's legacy. Ford also touched upon past acquisition talks involving Sony and Leyou, Warframe's parent company.
Marathon Has Nearly Sold 1.5 Million Copies – Is It Enough?
Bungie's Marathon has sold nearly 1.5 million copies since its March release, with less than 300,000 sold in April and May. The majority of sales are on Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox trailing significantly. This performance raises concerns about the game's high development cost and potential future layoffs at Bungie, despite the recent launch of its second season, 'Nightfall'.
'What was unravelling is suddenly stabilizing': Destiny 2's last update is getting an absurd 71 pages of patch notes, but its story is closing with a shrug
Destiny 2 is receiving a massive final update, 'Monument of Triumph,' featuring 71 pages of patch notes and extensive gameplay changes, including revitalized patrol zones and new abilities. Despite the substantial content, the game's ongoing story is concluding abruptly, with characters suggesting a stabilization of Earth's situation, a stark contrast to the previous narrative's dire state.
Another Marathon Mess as Bungie Changes Misleading PS5 Store Description
Bungie is facing criticism for a misleading description on the PlayStation Store for its free trial of the first-person shooter Marathon. Players who downloaded the trial could purchase a "Deluxe Edition Upgrade" for $14.99, which was presented as including the full game but only offered cosmetic items and access for the duration of the trial. The product page has since been updated to clarify this, but the author suggests Sony should honor original purchases or offer refunds.
Bungie Fixes Marathon Mess by Giving Away Full Game to Fans Who Purchased Due to Misleading PS5 Store Description
Bungie has decided to grant full access to the base game Marathon to players who purchased the Deluxe Edition upgrade due to a misleading PlayStation Store description. The upgrade, priced at $14.99, initially implied it would unlock the full game during an open play week, but only provided access to cosmetic items. Bungie will honor these purchases, allowing affected players to keep the full game.
Destiny 2 lead says the final update won't just fade out: "Yes, there's story, yes, we get to say…
Destiny 2's final update, Monument of Triumph, will include new narrative content and a proper send-off for the game, according to narrative director Alison Lührs. While some story threads like the Nine storyline will be cut short, the update aims to provide a sense of closure as Bungie transitions to new projects. The update also features extensive bug fixes and new abilities.
Destiny 2 Ending New Content Is “Unthinkable,” Warframe Dev Says
Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford expressed disbelief regarding Bungie's decision to end new content for Destiny 2, calling it "unthinkable" and a result of business decisions. While Destiny 2 will not go offline, Bungie is shifting focus to new projects like Marathon and is reportedly planning significant layoffs.
Marathon free week players who bought Deluxe Edition for $14 won't get to keep the game as they actually just paid…
Sony has updated the store page for Marathon's Deluxe Edition after players purchased it for $14 during a free-to-play week. Those who downloaded the game during the Open Play Week and purchased the discounted Deluxe Edition will only retain access to its content for the duration of the free week. After that, they will need to purchase the base game separately, leading to player frustration and discussions about the pricing error.
Destiny 2's final update has 71 pages of patch notes as Bungie says "our teams have worked tirelessly" to address bugs and are "still hunting down stragglers"
Bungie has released a massive 71-page, 17,000-word patch for Destiny 2, its final major update before the game is sunsetted. The studio states its teams have worked tirelessly to address high-priority bugs, though some minor issues may remain. The update, named Monument of Triumph, is set to launch on June 9.
Hands On: Marathon's New Season Is Impressive, But Probably Not Enough
Bungie's Marathon has launched its second season, Nightfall, introducing a new night version of the Dire Marsh map and several quality-of-life improvements. While the new content may not be enough to fully revitalize the game, significant enhancements to the progression system, including easier credit acquisition and a streamlined skill tree, make the game more approachable. The season also brings new weapons and a defensive Runner shell, aiming to refine the existing gameplay experience.
How to turn on your Marathon flashlight on Night Marsh
This guide explains how to activate and deactivate the flashlight in Marathon's Night Marsh map. The flashlight is controlled by a unique two-button input on controllers (D-Pad Left and Square on PlayStation 5, D-Pad Left and X on Xbox) or a single key press (B) on mouse and keyboard. Players can re-bind this control in the settings menu, but should be aware that the flashlight can reveal their position to other players and is only available on the night version of the map.
Marathon's new PvE experiment is Bungie's most genius decision yet, so make it a full mode already
Bungie's experimental Sponsored Survival mode in Marathon's Season 2 update offers a compelling PvE experience that blends tension with exploration. The author argues that this mode, which temporarily replaces PvP with a PvE focus, should become a permanent fixture and be expanded to other maps, highlighting its success in accommodating player requests for more PvE content.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Marathon's second season, which introduced free content and loot, was significantly hampered by widespread server issues upon its debut. Developer Bungie acknowledged the problems and plans to compensate players for the disruption.
Bungie's traditional launch woes made for a terrible first impression of Marathon's exciting second season and…
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon launched its second season, Nightfall, with new content including a horror-themed map variant, a PvP-lite mode, new weapons, and a refined build system. However, the launch was marred by significant server instability and connection errors, leading to a poor first impression during a crucial free-play week.
Marathon dropped its massive Season 2 update, and nobody was able to play it
Marathon's highly anticipated Season 2 update was marred by widespread server issues, including Anteater, Monkey, and Weasel error codes, preventing players from accessing the game for five hours. Bungie apologized for the disruption and promised in-game compensation to affected players. This launch issue comes at a difficult time for Bungie, which is also ending support for Destiny 2 and facing expected layoffs.
Marathon season 2 suffers rocky launch thanks to rampant errors and bugs
Marathon's second season experienced a problematic launch with numerous errors and bugs, including Weasel, Monkey, and Anteater codes that caused players to lose loot. Bungie acknowledged the issues, provided in-game kits to affected players, and took servers offline for emergency maintenance. While major disconnecting issues were resolved, some other bugs, such as those impacting codex unlocks and cosmetic rewards, persist.
Marathon season 2 launch plagued by anteaters, monkeys and weasels, with Bungie dishing out free gear to say sorry for the server issues
Marathon's Season 2 launch was disrupted by widespread server errors, including "Anteater, Monkey, and Weasel" issues, forcing Bungie to temporarily take the game offline. The developer has since released a patch and is compensating affected players with free in-game gear to apologize for the disruption.
Marathon goes free for one week and resets all progression for Season 2
Marathon has launched its second season with a complete progression reset for all players, coinciding with a free-to-play 'Open Play Week' until June 9. Season 2 introduces a new dark zone called Dire Marsh (Night), a defensive Sentinel class with crowd control abilities, and the Cradle system for runner upgrades. This reset aims to level the playing field for new and returning players, especially those joining during the free week.
Spana in samtliga trailers från Playstation State of Play
Sony's PlayStation State of Play event showcased numerous game trailers, including Marvel's Wolverine, Rayman Legends Retold, and Dune: Awakening. Several titles are slated for release in 2024 and 2027, with new entries in established franchises like Tomb Raider and Ace Combat announced.
New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the…
June 2026 is shaping up to be a slow month for major new game releases, with a focus on updates for existing live service titles like Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy 14, alongside the start of Season 2 for Marathon. The month will also feature numerous industry events and showcases, including Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show, alongside various Steam sales and themed events.
