Marathon is losing a key developer, as art director Joseph Cross appears to have parted ways with Bungie. After a rocky year filled with controversy, Marathon is back in the spotlight, as Bungie has revealed a new release date and confirmed a price, but Cross won't be with the team when the game launches in early 2026.
Earlier this year, Marathon made waves when its first major trailer was revealed. A lot of gamers were impressed with the game's unique aesthetic, but it wasn't all smooth sailing for Bungie. Mixed feedback from early playtests and even accusations that some portions of Marathon featured stolen art quickly covered the game in a controversial light, eventually leading Bungie to delay the game indefinitely. Now, the extraction shooter is back in the spotlight, with Bungie announcing earlier this week that Marathon's release date is scheduled for March 2026. The game is now just a few months away from its official launch, and while that's intriguing, Bungie will unfortunately be down an art director.
Bungie has been recently accused of art theft after an artist called Antireal recognized her work in Marathon's environment.
It's unclear why Cross decided to leave the studio, but when...
