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Destiny 2’s Player Count Crashes 91% Since Edge of Fate Launch
Destiny 2 has experienced a significant decline in its player count, with a 91% drop since the launch of the Edge of Fate expansion and a 97% decrease since The Final Shape. This analysis explores potential reasons for the exodus, including content droughts, the delay of the Shadow and Order update, and Bungie's focus on developing Marathon alongside maintaining Destiny 2. The article questions the sustainability of the current live-service model for Destiny 2 and suggests a fundamental rethink may be necessary.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?
The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
Marathon Review – Runner’s High
Marathon offers an engaging extraction shooter experience with tight gunplay and a compelling mystery, despite some UI and reward system drawbacks. The game's rogue-like narrative structure and faction-based progression encourage repeated runs, even after significant gear loss. While not for everyone, its unique blend of tactical gameplay and unpredictable encounters makes it a fun, albeit punishing, experience.
Marathon mellanbra enligt kritiker, men Steam-spelarna gillar
Marathon has received mixed reviews from critics, with an average score of 75 on Opencritic and 70 on Metacritic. However, players on Steam have reacted much more positively, with 88% giving it a thumbs up. Daily player counts on Steam have peaked at 88,000, significantly lower than Destiny 2's peak.
Arc Raiders' devs didn't expect such a passionate PvE-only crowd
Embark production director Caio Braga discussed how Arc Raiders players have shown a more cooperative PvE-focused behavior than anticipated, contrasting with internal playtests that leaned towards more violent player interactions. The developers noted the surprise of this 'friendly lobby' phenomenon within the extraction genre, where players often prefer to team up against AI enemies.
Destiny 2 Guardian Games release countdown: Exact date and time
Bungie has confirmed that the Guardian Games event for Destiny 2 will begin on March 24. While specific details are scarce, the event is expected to feature class-based competitions and potentially new weapons. This marks the first Guardian Games since the introduction of The Portal in The Edge of Fate.
This Week's Meager Destiny 2 Update Leaves Fans Feeling Like the Franchise is at Its Lowest Ebb Yet, While Bungie Focuses on Trying to Make Marathon a Success - IGN
Destiny 2 players are expressing frustration over a minimal update while developer Bungie appears to be prioritizing its new game, Marathon. The latest patch for Destiny 2 contained only a single fix, and the game's next major update, Shadow and Order, has been delayed by three months. This situation has led to concerns about the future of Destiny 2, especially following reports of underperformance and a shrinking player base.
Games Inbox: Who will win out of PS6 vs. Project Helix?
Readers discuss the potential competition between the upcoming PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix (likely the next Xbox console), with concerns raised about pricing, naming conventions, and the potential impact of simultaneous releases. Other topics include the effectiveness of game age ratings, the future of the Battlefield franchise, and the perceived arrogance of Microsoft's console strategy.
Destiny 2 Swaps Combat for Cameras in New ‘Postcards from the Frontier’ Challenge
Destiny 2 has launched a new community event called 'Postcards from the Frontier,' encouraging players to explore and capture screenshots of in-game environments instead of engaging in combat. This initiative, organized by Bungie, shifts focus to the game's world-building and visual design, mirroring a growing trend of screenshot culture in gaming. The event also coincides with updates to the New Player Guide, particularly concerning buildcrafting basics.
Where to find the terminals and tagged containers to complete Protect/Destroy 4 in Marathon
This guide details how to complete the Protect/Destroy 4 quest in Marathon's Outpost map. It provides step-by-step instructions for finding terminals and scanning tagged containers in Processing, Airfield, and Flight Control. Players must also ensure they extract alive to successfully complete the objective.
Is Marathon Heading for the Same Fate as Concord and Highguard? | Invision Game Community
The article analyzes the challenges faced by new live-service multiplayer shooters, using Concord and Highguard as examples of recent failures. It discusses how Marathon, Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter, faces similar retention hurdles despite initial testing interest, and its success hinges on Bungie's experience with Destiny 2 and creating a compelling gameplay loop.
Marathon’s New Players Can Experience All Questlines Whenever They Join, Says Creative Director
Bungie's creative director Julia Nardin stated that their upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, will feature an "additive experience" where all questlines and story content are evergreen. This approach aims to avoid the content vaulting issues seen with Destiny 2, allowing players to join at any time and still access all established narrative content, achievements, and collections. The game will incorporate worldbuilding through in-game lore found in item descriptions, text files, and audio logs, alongside faction contracts and new characters.
Bungie has learned its lesson about vaulting content in Destiny 2 and won't be so cruel with Marathon: 'It…
Bungie has learned from the controversial Destiny Content Vault and intends to avoid similar practices with its upcoming game, Marathon. Creative director Julia Nardin stated that Marathon's lore and world-building will not be removed, unlike chunks of Destiny 2. The studio is exploring how to manage seasonal content resets and a growing catalogue of contracts without alienating players.
Players have rallied together to solve the first stage of Marathon's elaborate Cryo Archive ARG puzzle, and it's revealed some creepy footage of the next map
Players have successfully collaborated to solve the first stage of Bungie's Marathon Alternate Reality Game (ARG), which involved activating in-game terminals to unlock cryptic video feeds from the upcoming Cryo Archives map. This community effort has revealed unsettling footage, including a potential ghostly figure, hinting at the map's spooky atmosphere and the lore surrounding the mysteriously commandeered Marathon ship.
Just like Concord, Highguard is checking out; will Marathon go the same way?
Bungie's upcoming game Marathon faces challenges in the live service market, as simply being competent is not enough to succeed. The article argues that with Bungie's pedigree, established by Halo and Destiny 2, Marathon needs to offer more than just another extraction shooter experience to stand out.
Marathon First Weekend Impressions – A Brutal Extraction Shooter That’s Hard to Put Down — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Marathon's first weekend impressions reveal a compelling extraction shooter experience with deep gameplay loops and strategic combat. Bungie's signature gunplay is effectively blended with the genre, offering exhilarating encounters and a sense of unpredictability. Despite its challenging nature and acquired taste for some, the game shows significant potential, especially with ongoing community-driven storytelling and the upcoming Cryo Archive map.
Destiny 2 Guardians Unite for Praxic Time Trials, Earn Exclusive Dark Age Hunt Emblems
Destiny 2 players participated in the Praxic Time Trials community challenge, earning exclusive Dark Age Hunt emblems. This event, inspired by the game's lore, highlights Bungie's commitment to engaging the community with narrative-driven activities. The update also included bug fixes and launched Women@Bungie fundraisers.
Marathon Patch Will Adjust $10 LUX Bundle, Increase Starting Ammo in Free Sponsored Kits
Bungie is releasing a patch for Marathon to address player feedback regarding the $10 LUX bundle, increasing its value to 1,120 LUX and providing an additional 20 LUX to previous purchasers. The update will also increase starting ammo in sponsored kits and improve objective navigation visibility. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Least Toxic Online Games for Adults in 2026
This article discusses online multiplayer games that are less likely to expose players to toxic behavior, focusing on community culture, game structure, moderation, and anonymity. It highlights games like Deep Rock Galactic, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe as examples of well-designed environments that foster positive player interactions, while also advising on self-protection strategies applicable to any game.
Marathon's story is told like it's a single player game and that's no good when my friends are talking on Discord
The author argues that Bungie's upcoming game Marathon, despite being a multiplayer experience, presents its story in a way that assumes single-player engagement. This makes it difficult for players to follow the narrative while communicating with friends on platforms like Discord. The article suggests that developers of multiplayer games need to adapt their storytelling methods to accommodate concurrent player interaction.
