“I will f**king bury Marathon myself to send that message” — are Destiny fans taking it too far?
The Destiny community is experiencing significant backlash over Bungie’s shift toward Marathon development. With Destiny 2’s announced conclusion, the community is grieving the loss of the long-running live-service game and demanding that the studio pivot to developing Destiny 3 instead.
Prominent Destiny content creator Aztecross has become a vocal figurehead of community opposition to Marathon, employing aggressive rhetoric and calling for boycotts to pressure Bungie and Sony leadership. The sentiment among many fans reflects a belief that the franchise is being abandoned in pursuit of Marathon, a new IP viewed by some as a resource diversion.
The core tension centers on whether Marathon represents a strategic pivot away from Destiny or if both projects can coexist. Bungie, now owned by Sony, has faced criticism over corporate decisions and resource allocation. The fan movement has organized coordinated efforts, including calls for the community to log in on June 9 in a show of support for Destiny 2 before its sunset.
The situation raises questions about the sustainability of live-service games, player expectations for franchise continuation, and how much influence community outcry should have on studio direction. While some argue the boycott strategy could demonstrate player commitment and market demand, others question whether antagonizing Marathon is a productive approach.