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Marathon Review - Gamer Social Club
Bungie's Marathon offers a tense PvPvE extraction experience on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players act as cybernetic Runners on Tau Ceti IV, completing contracts and battling AI and other players while trying to successfully exfiltrate.
Marathon Review - Incredible Highs, Painful Lows | GameSpot
Marathon is an extraction shooter that emphasizes player choice and consequences within each run. Bungie's expertise is evident in its excellent audio design, gunplay, and intricate level design, drawing parallels to Destiny raids. The game is set to release in 2026 for PC.
After 75 hours, Marathon is already one of my favorite shooters in years | GamesRadar
Marathon is an extraction shooter that excels through Bungie's signature gunplay and audio design, combined with intricate level design. The game successfully blends choice and consequence within its runs, drawing on over a decade of experience from Destiny raids to create a special experience. Bungie proves its continued mastery of the shooter genre with this title.
Marathon Review - Actions Have Consequences | Game Informer
Marathon is an extraction shooter that emphasizes player choice and the consequences of each run, according to Game Informer. Bungie's expertise in audio design, gunplay, and raid-like level design from Destiny contributes to a special experience, proving the studio remains at the top of its game.
Extraction shooter Sand delayed from March as Ukrainian developer cites 'a difficult few months' with 'severe power outages and air alert disruptions'
The extraction shooter Sand: Raiders of Sophie has been delayed from its planned March release due to significant disruptions in Ukraine, including severe power outages and air raid alerts. Developer Hologryph stated that these issues have caused key features to fall behind schedule, and the delay is necessary to ensure the best possible launch experience for players.
Marathon Review - Back on the starting line
Marathon, Bungie's reimagining of their legacy franchise as an extraction shooter, offers excellent gunplay and a tense PvPvE loop on PC and PlayStation 5. While the game boasts strong fundamentals, a striking visual identity, and a generous economy, it struggles with map design, unclear objectives, and a cluttered UI, leading to limited long-term appeal and a steep learning curve for new players.
Marathon Has Sold 1.2 Million Copies, 800,000 on Steam and 217,000 on PS5 – Rumor
Marathon has reportedly sold 1.2 million copies across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, generating approximately $55 million. The majority of sales, around 800,000, are on PC via Steam, with PlayStation 5 accounting for 217,000 and Xbox Series X/S for 133,000. Despite being a first-party Sony title, PlayStation 5 sales represent less than 20% of the total, a point highlighted by market analysis firm Alinea Analytics.
Marathon’s Player Count CCU estimates revealed – and its nowhere near as dead as you think
Despite initial concerns, Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has maintained a stable player base since its early March launch, according to data analytics firm Alinea Analytics. While not a massive breakout hit, the game retains a dedicated hardcore PvP audience, with average daily active users holding steady and significant player engagement beyond 50 and 100 hours on PC. Console player engagement on PlayStation 5 and Xbox is also respectable, though lower than PC.
Analysis suggests Marathon’s sales are underwhelming, yet updates continue for the extraction shooter
Analysis from Alinea Analytics suggests Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has underperformed commercially, selling approximately 1.2 million units for $55 million across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Despite these figures, the game continues to receive frequent updates, including a new character and adjustments to its ranked and endgame modes, with developers aiming to improve matchmaking and player engagement.
Marathon may have sold roughly 1.2m copies worldwide, with the majority on Steam rather than PlayStation, according to analyst estimates
Marathon has reportedly sold approximately 1.2 million copies worldwide, generating over $55 million in revenue, according to analyst estimates from Alinea Analytics. The majority of sales, around 800,000, were on PC via Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S accounting for the remainder. Despite a lower initial player retention compared to competitors, the game maintains a healthy daily active user base, particularly on Steam.
How to unlock the Vidmaster Title - Marathon
The Vidmaster Title in Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon is a challenging achievement that pays homage to the original Marathon games. Unlocking this title requires a significant effort from players.
Marathon review: 77 hours later
Marathon is a brilliant extraction shooter that distills the genre's best elements while offering a glimpse into its future. Despite a brutal difficulty curve and a sometimes-disappointing battle pass, the game excels with its spectacular gunplay, meticulously designed maps, and deep lore. Bungie's signature style is evident in its world-building and satisfying combat mechanics, making it a standout title in the genre.
PS5 Players Seemingly Skip Marathon as Sales Estimates Look Very Weak
Sales estimates for Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon suggest weak performance, with only 1.2 million copies sold since its March 5th launch, primarily on PC. PlayStation 5 sales are particularly low, accounting for only 19% of purchases. Despite positive reviews and a recent endgame raid, player numbers have declined since launch, raising concerns about the game's long-term viability for Sony.
'We're in It for the Long Haul': Bungie Rejects Rumours It Could Move on from Marathon After Unremarkable PS5 Sales
Bungie has stated it is committed to the long-term support and improvement of its extraction shooter Marathon, despite initial sales figures being lower than expected, with only 1.2 million units sold and a small percentage on PlayStation 5. While the game has garnered positive reviews and a dedicated player base, its commercial performance is considered unremarkable for a studio of Bungie's caliber and budget, raising questions about its sustainability amidst industry trends like recent layoffs at Epic Games.
Arc Raiders once had an Arc called The Cylinder of Pain, so I asked Embark about The Cylinder of Pain, and it turns out…
Embark Studios discussed early design concepts for its extraction shooter Arc Raiders, including a scrapped enemy called 'The Cylinder of Pain'. Machine learning research lead Martin Singh-Blom explained that while the procedural puzzle elements of the Cylinder of Pain didn't work out, the team is still hesitant to implement bipedal enemies due to balance challenges.
Marathon is the first FPS to challenge Escape from Tarkov on its own turf, and after 80 hours I'm glad Bungie…
Bungie's Marathon is a stylish take on the extraction shooter genre, offering a faster pace and more accessible mechanics than titles like Escape from Tarkov. After 80 hours, the reviewer finds it to be a compelling experience that successfully blends high-stakes PvP with engaging lore and streamlined systems, making it a favorite multiplayer shooter.
'A firm announcement is dependent on this final stretch of work': Fans are spinning out over extraction shooter Sand's lack of a specific March release date
Fans are expressing concern over the lack of a specific release date for the extraction shooter Sand: Raiders of Sophie, which is currently listed for March 2026 on Steam. Developers are working to finalize the release, with a firm announcement pending the completion of remaining tasks. The game features players building and customizing mechanical bases to traverse an alien planet in a PvPvE environment.
Arc Raiders guns totally changed after one "guerilla" dev at Embark said hold my beer, "I think I can do better," and remade the entire reload system "himself"
Embark Studios embraces a 'guerilla dev' approach where individual developers can propose and implement significant changes, as seen with the complete rework of the reload system in Arc Raiders. This philosophy, discussed by production director Caio Braga, has also influenced character designs like the Leaper and weapon concepts such as the Kettle, contributing to the game's long and iterative development.
XLGAMES’ extraction shooter The Cube, Save Us crumbles under bad reviews, low population
XLGAMES' new free-to-play extraction shooter, The Cube, Save Us, has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews and a rapidly declining player count shortly after its early access launch. The game struggled to maintain even 2,000 daily players on Steam, with many critics citing a lack of substance and clunky combat. The studio also temporarily closed the in-game cash shop due to fraudulent activity.
Marathon review – Joy, pain, and bountiful loot in a dark sci-fi future
Marathon, Bungie's new extraction shooter, offers slick gunplay and deep world-building but is a niche experience for hardcore PvP players. While the game's unique art style and satisfying combat are praised, its steep learning curve and punishing nature may deter some players. Despite potential challenges, the game provides a rewarding experience for those who invest the time, with well-designed maps and engaging endgame content.