Marathon has been delayed. Bungie's upcoming shooter will now miss its originally intended September 23 release date, and no new date has been provided.
This comes after Marathon was a surprising no-show at PlayStation's most recent State of Play showcase. It also comes after it came to light that Marathon contained work that had been stolen from another artist. Bungie launched an investigation into the issue, so it's possible that this has contributed to the need for a delay.
"Through every comment and real-time conversation on social media and Discord, your voice has been strong and clear," reads a blog post from Bungie, confirming the delay. "We've taken this to heart, and we know we need more time to craft Marathon into the game that truly reflects your passion. After much discussion within our Dev team, we’ve made the decision to delay the September 23rd release.
"You’ll hear from us again later this Fall when we can share the progress we’ve made, alongside the game’s new release date."
The blog post confirms a U-turn - Marathon will have proximity chat. Bungie previously ruled it out, due to fears about it creating a toxic environment.
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