Now that Marathon’s Closed Alpha is well underway, players have been sharing their criticisms of the new shooter, and many believe the game should be delayed to iron out the issues plaguing gameplay. Marathon is Destiny and Halo developer Bungie’s first major IP since becoming a Sony subsidiary, and the game was first announced during PlayStation’s Showcase back in 2023.
The multiplayer extraction shooter serves as a new entry in Bungie’s science-fiction series that first debuted in 1994 on the Classic Mac OS, and the franchise is often considered to be a spiritual predecessor of the Halo series. Bungie recently addressed Marathon’s pricing concerns, as the developer is still discussing what the final cost will be amid rumors of a $40 tag, but the player base has now turned their attention to the game’s Alpha quality and their concerns regarding a premature launch.
Bungie's decision to omit a staple feature in its upcoming Marathon reboot could prove to be an issue for the game in the long run.
Several gamers testing Marathon’s Alpha have taken to social media to air their concerns about gameplay, and many believe the title’s release should be pushed back until 2026. Forbes’ Paul Tassi...
