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Marathon Launches Season 2 and Free Trial
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has launched its second season, introducing new content and a weeklong free trial for PC and console editions. The update aims to expand the game's offerings and attract new players.
Everything Shown At PlayStation State Of Play, June 2026
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming games, including Marvel's Wolverine, God of War: Laufey, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Several titles received release dates, such as Marvel's Wolverine on September 15, 2026, and Dune: Awakening on September 22, 2026. The event also featured updates on PlayStation Plus additions and the return of the Stuntman franchise.
Destiny fans cry 'We Want Destiny 3' into void
Despite significant fan demand and a petition, Bungie has not greenlit Destiny 3, and the Destiny 2 team's future projects remain uncertain. While pitches are being heard, the studio is currently focused on its extraction shooter Marathon, which is offering a free-to-play period to attract players.
Here’s Everything Revealed During PlayStation’s State of Play For June 2026 | Console Creatures
PlayStation's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming titles for the PlayStation 5, including Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Rayman Legends: Retold. Several games received release dates for 2026 and 2027, such as Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Silent Hill: Townfall, while others like Bancho the Chef and Stuntman: Hollywood are still awaiting further details.
Sony State of Play June 2026: Everything Announced!
Sony's June 2026 State of Play presentation showcased numerous upcoming titles for the PlayStation 5, including Marvel's Wolverine, Rayman Legends Retold, and God of War Laufey. The nearly hour-long showcase featured new trailers and gameplay reveals for games like Dune: Awakening and Silent Hill: Townfall, with several titles receiving specific release dates in 2026 and 2027.
Bungie Fans Have Taken Over Sony’s State Of Play Broadcast To Demand Destiny 3
During Sony's State of Play broadcast, a significant number of Bungie fans flooded the chat with messages demanding the development of Destiny 3. This occurred shortly after the announcement that the next update for Destiny 2 would be its last, leading to player concerns about the franchise's future.
Marathon Season 2 is live now!
Marathon's Season 2 is now live, introducing the Dire Marsh zone, a new Sentinel Runner shell, additional weapons, and a system for customizing Runner shell stats. The update also includes faster faction progression and quality-of-life improvements. An Open Play Week is running from June 2-9 on PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S, allowing players to experience the full game with progress carrying over.
PlayStation showcase brigaded by Destiny 3 hopefuls as petition crosses 338,000 signatures: "We want D3"
During a PlayStation State of Play showcase, viewers in the live chat overwhelmingly expressed a desire for Destiny 3, with a petition on change.org reaching over 338,000 signatures. This surge in demand comes as Bungie announced the end of active development for Destiny 2 following its final update.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 567: One… billion… dollars!
The Massively OP Podcast episode 567 covers Star Citizen's crowdfunding milestone, the shutdown of Destiny 2 and Closers Online, a mobile client for Guild Wars, and subscription cost increases for The Lord of the Rings Online. The hosts also discuss upcoming expansions for Dungeons & Dragons Online and Throne and Liberty, and Camelot Unchained entering early access.
Marathon Season 2 – Night Marsh Spotlight
Marathon's second season launches June 2, introducing the new nighttime map 'Night Marsh' with enhanced dangers, new enemies, and fresh loot. Players can experience these updates during the Open Play Week from June 2-9, with progress carrying over. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S.
Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE
Marathon's second season has launched with a gear wipe and a free-to-play week, introducing a new "PvP-lite" mode called Sponsored Survival. This mode features players on a map with AI enemies, with other players backfilling later in the match. Bungie also plans to test a full PvE mode later in the season.
Don’t Mourn Destiny 2, Be Grateful That It Existed
Following the announcement of Destiny 2's final major update on June 9, the article reflects on the game's impact and the community's desire for a sequel. Content creator Luckyy10p initiated a petition signed by over 330,000 people, urging Sony and Bungie to consider Destiny 3. Voice actors from the game have also shared messages of support for the franchise's future.
Marathon's experimental new mode lets you scavenge alone, but only for a little while
Bungie has launched a new experimental mode for Marathon called Sponsored Survival as part of its Season 2 update. This mode allows a single player to scavenge and fight bots in a low-risk environment for 18 minutes before facing other players or new enemy types. The developer is also testing a second PvE mode and considering a purely PvP-focused mode in the future.
It's wild that Destiny 2's biggest ever quality-of-life update is the one that ends the game
Bungie is releasing the Monument of Triumph update for Destiny 2 on June 9, which is described as the game's biggest quality-of-life update despite marking its end. The patch includes numerous improvements such as simplified portal mechanics, weapon buffs, increased vault and loadout slots, and the ability to save artifact mods to loadouts. The article expresses frustration that these beneficial changes are arriving only as the game concludes its nine-year run.
Don't expect rapid 007 First Light sequels, former Destiny 2 boss says, as they'd likely "review worse," "sell worse," and still be very expensive to make
Former Destiny 2 vice president Mark Noseworthy believes that rapid sequels for games like 007: First Light are not feasible due to business realities. He argues that without significant innovation, such sequels would likely receive worse reviews, sell less, and still be very expensive to produce, making them less profitable.
Bungie experiments by adding casual PvP-lite mode to Marathon
Bungie is introducing a new experimental mode called Sponsored Survival to Marathon, which reduces the emphasis on player versus player combat for a more relaxed experience. This mode will be available during the free-to-access Open Play week from June 2 to June 9. Bungie is testing this mode to cater to different playstyles and gather feedback for potential future additions to the live service shooter.
Marathon Season 2 takes Bungie's brutal new shooter one step closer to PvE with a "Sponsored Survival" mode that's "more PVP-lite" and a "low-risk way to play"
Bungie has detailed a new "Sponsored Survival" mode for its upcoming shooter Marathon, which blends Player vs. Environment (PvE) elements with a "PVP-lite" approach. This experimental mode aims to offer a lower-risk way to play, with a full PvE mode planned for later in Season 2.
Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Visuals Might Lack Readability for Players, Says Former Bungie Developer
Former Bungie developer Niles Sankey expressed concerns that the advanced visuals in Halo: Campaign Evolved might negatively impact gameplay readability, making it harder for players to discern enemies and battlefield conditions. While acknowledging he lacks full insight into the development, Sankey emphasized the importance of clear visual communication for tactical gameplay, a strength of the original Halo: Combat Evolved. Developers Damon Conn and Max Szlagor aim to honor the original's legacy while appealing to both veteran and new players for the campaign-only remake.
Marathon's first 'PvP-lite' experimental mode sounds like a delightfully terrifying alternative
Bungie is experimenting with a new 'PvP-lite' mode for Marathon called Sponsored Survival, which will be available during the first week of its second season. This mode initially allows a single squad to explore a map without player threats, focusing on PvE combat against bots and new enemies. After a certain period, 'Rooks' (late-joining players) will be introduced, escalating the potential for player conflict before a single exfiltration point opens at the end of the match.
Destiny 2 Had To Die For The Series To Ever Live Again
The author argues that Destiny 2's prolonged lifespan and evolving issues, including microtransactions and the Destiny Content Vault, necessitated its eventual end for the series to have a chance at future success. Despite the sadness of its conclusion and reported layoffs at Bungie, the article suggests that the game's over-scope and mismanagement led to a decline that made a fresh start for the Destiny franchise necessary. The piece also touches on the impact of Sony's ownership and the challenges of sustaining live-service games.
