Bungie Reveals Return For Marathon In New Multiplatform, PvP Extraction Title

Amongst the titan status Bungie is has been recognized for shipping titles such as Halo and its active development on Destiny 2, fans are interested on what plans are ahead now that the team is a PlayStation Studios developer. So far, it has been clear that the consensus for Bungie at PlayStation is to establish the firm’s live-service/multiplatform venture.

Regarding what the game studio is working on remains a mystery. Back in 2018, the Destiny developer did file a trademark for ‘Matter’ which could hint to a new IP. Additionally, the team did press that is aims to grasp competitive esports more with its next title underway. So far, the most Bungie has produced on behalf of its new owner is a slew of in-game cosmetics which release this week on Destiny 2.

From the Wednesday-held PlayStation Showcase though, Bungie revealed Marathon is returning. From the official Twitter page, it will release on Xbox as well as PC. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below:

“A sci-fi PvP extraction shooter, Marathon will find players engaging one another as cybernetic mercenaries known as Runners, exploring a lost colony on the planet of Tau Ceti IV in search of riches, fame, and infamy. Marathon is currently in development for PlayStation 5 and PC with full cross-play and cross-save,” Bungie editorial lead Brian Ekberg gives for the game’s synopsis.

“Marathon is designed from the start as a PvP-focused game and won’t have a single-player campaign. Instead, with the PvP experience as our foundation, we’re creating opportunities for player-driven stories to unfold, stories that are integrated with the overarching game narrative,” game director Christopher Barrett elaborates. We’re building a world full of persistent, evolving zones, where players create their own journey with every run they take.

“That might mean an unforgettable firefight against another crew vying for the same loot, or a last-second extraction while beset on all sides. Beyond just the ‘story of your last run’ however, we want to give players the chance to affect these persistent zones and the larger world as a result. For example, imagine a crew discovering a previously undiscovered artifact that, when activated, opens a new area of the map for all players to explore. In essence, we’re creating a game where the actions of players can have ramifications for the world and players with each unfolding season.”

What has you most excited for Marathon coming back?

Marathon is listed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Source: PlayStation Blog