Bungie plans major changes for Marathon after low player count
Bungie has acknowledged that its extraction shooter Marathon has not met player expectations, citing a significant drop in concurrent players. PC GamesN first reported that the developer plans major changes, including the introduction of a permanent PvE mode and a Team Deathmatch mode in the upcoming Symbiosis update.
PC Gamer reports that Bungie is rethinking the design of Marathon, aiming to incorporate more Bungie-like elements, including dedicated PvE modes, improved onboarding, and a greater emphasis on story. Eurogamer adds that updates planned for October and December will introduce new modes, rewards, and a PvE focus, with a major overhaul in March aiming for interconnected PvE, PvP, and PvEvP systems as the game moves away from its extraction-based gameplay.
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As Marathon's player slump continues, Bungie announces plans to grow it "beyond extraction"
Bungie is implementing significant changes to its shooter Marathon, moving away from its extraction-based gameplay to create more approachable experiences. Updates planned for October and December will introduce new modes, rewards, and a PvE focus, with a major overhaul in March aiming for interconnected PvE, PvP, and PvEvP systems. These shifts come as the game faces dwindling player numbers on PC.
'We all thought we were bringing extraction to the masses, and we didn't'
Bungie is rethinking the design of its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, acknowledging that the initial launch did not resonate with players due to its difficulty and lack of broader appeal. The team plans to incorporate more Bungie-like elements, including dedicated PvE modes, improved onboarding, and a greater emphasis on story, aiming for a more holistic player experience.
Bungie admits Marathon "did not reach as many players as we hoped" as it plans major changes
Bungie has acknowledged that its extraction shooter Marathon has not met player expectations, citing a significant drop in concurrent players. The developer plans major changes, including the introduction of a permanent PvE mode and a Team Deathmatch mode in the upcoming Symbiosis update, to address player concerns and evolve the game.
