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Bungie revealed its newest title,Marathon, at the 2023 PlayStation May Showcase.
However, this is not a new game (sort of).
After 27 years, Bungie is resurrecting the title, but this time as a PvP extraction shooter.
As you could guess, the announcement has left the gaming community in shock.
That’s exactly where we come in.
So, keep reading to find out everything you should probably know about Bungie’s latest project,Marathon.
What is Marathon?
The re-imagined vision ofMarathonin today’s age is an extraction PvP shooter, most akin toEscape From Tarkov.
Your valuables can then be re-invested in your character and armory.
Extraction shooters offer a more tactical key in of PvP compared to that of a battle royale.
However, that doesn’t mean there’s no plot or lore to work with.
The heart of Marathons gameplay experience is PvP but it isnt the entire story.
Marathonwill take place on the planet of Tau Ceti IV.
The world itself is a desolate wasteland abandoned by 30,000 souls.
were creating opportunities for player-driven stories to unfold, stories that are integrated with the overarching game narrative.
Gameplay
We already know thatMarathonis a 1-3 extraction-based PvP game with AI enemy PvE elements.
However, the game’s director couldn’t go into specifics about how that works just yet.
We want people to quickly understand fundamentals like healing, or oxygen, or how to organize their gear.
Furthermore, no information has been released regarding the punch in of weaponry or armor at our disposal.
But we’re still far out from release, so news on that should come in due time.
Development
From what we can tell,Marathonis still early in its development.
After all, this is Bungies first completely new project in more than a decade.
Taylor goes on to say I know that fans are interested in learning more about Marathon.
Believe me, we cant wait to show you more.
Trailer
Marathonwas unveiled during the 2023 PlayStation May Showcase with a CGI trailer.
Though it doesn’t reveal much, it does pique our interest in what’s to come.
However, what we do know is thatMarathonwill release for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Moreover, the game will feature full cross-play and cross-save support.
All of which sounds like music to our ears.
Riley Fonger is a freelance writer, music lover, and gamer since adolescence.
