Bungie, the game giant famous for its innovative works in the Halo franchise and the ongoing Destiny saga, has officially retired the curtain of its last project: a restart of the classic first -person shooter, Marathon. After years in advance and cryptic teasing, the world of games finally has concrete details about this revival, including a launch date established for September 23.
Before Halo drove Bungie to the top, the company perfected its trade with titles such as Pathways into Darkness and the Marathon trilogy. Now, after dedicating more than a decade to Destiny Universe, Bungie is reviewing its roots, giving new life to a beloved franchise.
Marathon is reinventing itself as a live service extraction shooter. The players will enter the place of “runners”, choosing among six different playable characters. These runners will join in groups of three, venturing into maps full of enemies controlled by AI and squads of rival players. The central objective? Secure valuable loot and make a daring escape.
One of the maps that are shown in the game reveals: “Dire Marsh”, admits up to 18 players in a single game, hinting at the intense high -risk meetings they expect. The game has a vibrant and colorful art style, a deviationed from sandy realism that is often seen in modern shooters. Players will have access to a diverse arsenal of special weapons and skills, some of which may seem familiar to the veterans of the Bungie Destiny titles.
While emotion is being built, some observers have expressed caution. Comparisons have been drawn with other live service titles, with some skeptics that refer to the Sony Concord. However, Bungie offers an early flavor to quell any questions. A closed alpha test is scheduled for April 23, giving a select group of players the opportunity to experience the first -hand marathon.
Bungie, founded on May 1, 1991 in Chicago, Illinois, has a historical history in the game industry. Now a Sony Interactive Entertainment subsidiary, the legacy of the study includes iconic franchises such as Halo and Destiny. With Marathon, Bungie aims to combine its polished gunplay with the emerging game of the genre of extraction shooters, hoping to capture the hearts of both old players and new generation players.
