Bungie Says ‘Don’t Buy Marathon as a Donation’ as Destiny Players Look to Support Studio’s Future
Bungie has clarified that Destiny players are not required to purchase the upcoming extraction shooter Marathon as a means of supporting the studio’s future. The statement came from Josh Deane, head of product, in a community message addressing Destiny fans. The clarification emerged following confusion caused by Deane’s participation in a lengthy Q&A blog post, which detailed the unvaulting process for Destiny 2 content that was previously unavailable to players. Bungie had announced this content restoration effort last month as part of its broader plans for the Destiny franchise. Despite the detailed explanation, one portion of Deane’s message left the player community uncertain about Marathon’s intended role in Bungie’s long-term strategy and how the extraction shooter relates to the company’s commitment to supporting both established and new gaming properties.