Destiny 3 Petition Shatters Marathon’s Peak Player Count
Fans have launched a petition calling for Bungie to develop Destiny 3, which has already accumulated over 170,000 signatures and continues growing. The petition directly addresses Sony, requesting the company greenlight the new Destiny title.
Destiny 2, the long-running live-service game, is no longer receiving updates as Bungie shifts focus toward Marathon, the developer’s new live-service offering. However, Marathon has received an underwhelming fan reception, sparking frustration within the Destiny community. Notably, the petition’s signature count has already surpassed Marathon’s peak player count, underscoring the stark disparity in community interest between the two games.
According to available data, Marathon’s player base splits approximately 2:1 between Steam and console platforms, reflecting modest engagement compared to the scale of support for Destiny 3. This situation reflects broader tensions in live-service gaming, where developers must balance maintaining established franchises against investing in new intellectual property. The community’s response suggests players would prefer resources directed toward a mainline Destiny sequel rather than the struggling Marathon.