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News, coverage and analysis tracking Marathon across the outlets.- Fanatical’s May Madness Sale Has Discounts On Dozens Of Brand New PC GamesFanatical is holding its annual May Madness sale until May 31, featuring discounts on over 10,000 digital PC games, including new releases and preorders. Notable deals include Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and Starfield Premium Edition. Many games are redeemable on Steam, with some available on GOG or Epic Games Store.
- Sony Ends PC Ports for First-Party Single-Player Games, Confirms PlayStation LeadershipSony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed it will cease releasing internally developed single-player games on PC, reversing a strategy that began in 2020. While multiplayer and live-service titles will continue to launch on PC, major exclusives like God of War and The Last of Us Part I will now remain console-exclusive to PlayStation 5. This shift aligns Sony's strategy more closely with Nintendo's approach to platform exclusivity.
- Sony’s Single-Player Story Games Are Reportedly Becoming PlayStation Exclusives AgainSony is reportedly shifting its strategy to make more single-player narrative games exclusive to the PlayStation platform, moving away from simultaneous PC releases. This change, confirmed by PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst, aims to differentiate the brand in a competitive hardware market. While multiplayer titles like Helldivers II may still see cross-platform releases, games like Wolverine are expected to remain PlayStation exclusives.
- Sony’s Single-Player Story Games Are Reportedly Becoming PlayStation Exclusives AgainSony is reportedly shifting its strategy, making narrative single-player games exclusive to PlayStation platforms and moving away from PC releases. This change, confirmed by PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst, aims to differentiate Sony in the competitive hardware market. Multiplayer titles like Helldivers II and Marathon are still expected to see cross-platform play.
Sony's Single-Player Games Are Once Again PlayStation Exclusive | Console CreaturesSony has officially confirmed that its single-player PlayStation games will no longer be released on PC. This decision, communicated by Hermen Hulst, aims to prevent brand damage and protect PlayStation 5 sales. While some titles like Ghost of Yōtei will remain console exclusives, online-focused games such as Marathon and Marvel Tokon will still launch multi-platform, though PC release windows remain unclear.
PlayStation Confirms Huge Change to PS5 Games on PC Going ForwardSony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed a significant shift in its PC release strategy, with PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst announcing that future single-player games will remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles. While multiplayer titles will still launch on PC, this change aims to bolster console sales and brand identity. This decision follows earlier rumors and may be influenced by the underperformance of previous PC ports.- PlayStation boss reportedly pivots on PC, says new singleplayer games will remain PS5-exclusivePlayStation boss Hermen Hulst has reportedly informed staff that new singleplayer games from Sony Interactive Entertainment will remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console and will not be released on PC. This marks a shift from the company's previous strategy of bringing many first-party titles to PC after a period of console exclusivity. Online multiplayer games will continue to be released on multiple platforms.
Fanatical's May Madness Sale Has Discounts On Dozens Of Brand New PC GamesFanatical is holding its annual May Madness sale until May 31, offering discounts on over 10,000 digital PC games, including new releases and preorders. The sale features deals on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and Starfield, with daily flash deals and bonus games for purchases over $15. Most games are redeemable on Steam.- Fanatical's May Madness Sale Has Discounts On Dozens Of Brand New PC GamesFanatical is holding its annual May Madness sale until May 31, offering discounts on over 10,000 digital PC games, including new releases and preorders. The sale features deals on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, and Starfield, with daily flash deals and bonus games for purchases over $15. Most games are redeemable on Steam.
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- Marathon's future includes duo queues, more PvE modes and better onboardingBungie has outlined future plans for its extraction shooter, Marathon, which include the addition of duo queues and more Player vs Environment (PvE) modes. The developer also aims to improve the game's onboarding experience for new players.
Bungie outlines plan to save Marathon with Steam player count at less than 15% of launch day peakBungie game director Joe Ziegler has outlined plans to revitalize the game Marathon, which has seen a significant decline in its Steam player count since launch. The developer aims to address player pain points by reintroducing duos in Season 2, improving the onboarding process, and introducing new PvE and PvP-lite experiences. These changes are intended to make the game less grindy and more rewarding, with further updates planned for subsequent seasons.
Killing Marathon would be self-sabotage for SonyDespite financial losses and player count concerns, Sony should not abandon Bungie's Marathon, as it is a critically acclaimed title that contrasts with the failure of Concord. The game's positive reception and community engagement demonstrate its potential value as a flagship first-party title for PlayStation's ecosystem.- Marathon Roadmap: Less Grind, More PvEBungie has shared a roadmap for its extraction shooter Marathon, outlining plans to reduce grind and enhance PvE elements. The update comes three months after the game's launch and details the developer's learnings and future direction.
The hangover kicks in after a decade of games-as-a-service obsession | OpinionSony and Sega's recent financial results highlight the significant costs and underperformance associated with the games-as-a-service (GaaS) trend, including substantial impairments on acquisitions like Bungie and Rovio. In contrast, Capcom continues to achieve record profits by focusing on traditional premium game releases, suggesting a potential strategic shift back towards established business models within the industry.
Marathon's Game Director admits it's "overwhelming to learn" and too sweatyMarathon's Game Director Joe Ziegler admits the extraction shooter can be an overwhelming and overly competitive experience for new players. Bungie plans to introduce new PvE-focused modes and more sci-fi elements in Season 2 to offer more relaxed ways to play, alongside improvements to onboarding and matchmaking.
Marathon "overwhelming" for newcomers, director admits as plans for PvE and PvP-lite modes revealedMarathon game director Joe Ziegler admitted the extraction shooter can be overwhelming for new players and revealed plans for PvE and PvP-lite modes to offer alternatives. Bungie will implement these changes starting in Season 3, with further updates planned for Seasons 4 and 5 to deepen the extraction loop and evolve the game's ecosystem. This comes amid concerns about the game's longevity and following Sony's announcement of a significant financial loss related to its ownership of Bungie.- Bungie attempts to broaden extraction shooter Marathon’s appeal with PvE modesBungie is introducing Player vs Environment (PvE) modes to its extraction shooter Marathon to broaden its appeal, acknowledging the game's steep learning curve and high-intensity gameplay loop. Future seasons will experiment with PvE-focused modes, including one where crews complete objectives together across matches, aiming to provide a more relaxed experience alongside the existing PvP content.
Marathon is getting a dedicated PvE and lite modes in Season 2Bungie announced that its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon will introduce new PvE and PvP Lite modes in Season 2. These experimental modes aim to improve player onboarding and reduce the game's steep difficulty curve. Bungie also plans to address faction grinding and improve the overall player experience.