Leak suggests Destiny developers’ new extraction shooter Marathon could be revealed soon
Released in 1994 for the Macintosh, Marathon was a first-person shooter that later spawned two sequels: Marathon 2: Durandal and Marathon Infinity. The trilogy tells a dark sci-fi story about a stranded space traveler facing alien threats and a rogue AI. It was a major milestone for Bungie and is considered the spiritual predecessor to Halo. In May 2023, Bungie announced a reboot of the series as a PvP extraction shooter. The announcement trailer debuted about a year ago:
After months of silence about Marathon, gaming insider Jeff Grubb claimed the game would be unveiled in April 2025. Now, a new leak makes that prediction seem even more likely. A Reddit post suggests that references to special editions and exclusive Marathon skins unlockable through Destiny 2 were discovered in the Steam database. This could indicate that the game is in its final development phase. However, whether Marathon will actually launch in 2025 remains to be seen.
Reddit community fears release won't be until 2026
Many on Reddit believe Marathon could be unveiled in April 2025, possibly at a PlayStation Showcase or a dedicated Bungie event. The game was originally slated for a 2025 release, but since no gameplay has been shown yet, some users worry it could be delayed to 2026. Gaming journalist Jason Schreier also considers a 2026 delay possible, as discussed in the following video:
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Reddit (/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours)
Image source: Marathon
