Over the past month, there’s been quite a bit of debate about the upcoming game, Marathon. Besides the admitted art theft incident by Bungie, players have also expressed mixed feelings about the playable Alpha version. However, Sony has announced that the game is still on track for its planned release in Fiscal Year 25, which could mean it hits the shelves in 2026.
According to Sony’s Herman Hulst, as reported by Forbes, the ongoing online conversation about the upcoming extraction shooter is characterized as “strong early engagement.” However, it seems that Hulst may not fully understand the reasons behind this strong engagement. Additionally, during the presentation, a slide indicated that the game will be released in the fiscal year 2025, or simply put, its release window is FY25.
Despite Sony not explicitly canceling the September launch of Marathon as previously announced, it appears highly likely following this presentation. Given the broad scope of FY25, there’s a slim chance that this shooter could meet its September 23 release date. Alternatively, it may be delayed until March 2026 to address all allegations of plagiarism.
Supporters are currently expressing disapproval towards the game’s creator, although there are indeed supporters who genuinely appreciate this game for its appealing art design. However, due to a recent plagiarism controversy, fans are now expressing concerns about potential copyright infringement. Additionally, the game is priced at $40, which stands out considering many multiplayer games like Marvel Rivals are choosing the free-to-play model with additional in-app purchases.
Additionally, even a game like Marathon struggles to overcome the widespread exhaustion towards live-service games. When Sony announced their commitment to multiple live-service games, many gamers expressed skepticism, understanding that such decisions are often made with profit in mind. Moreover, the failure of Concord, a previous release from PlayStation, should have served as a warning sign for the company.
As a gamer, I’ve heard Herman Hulst say Sony has learned from past mistakes like Concord, but we’ll have to wait and see if that’s true. At the moment, it feels like they’re smitten with an outdated concept that doesn’t seem to ignite much passion among fans anymore, at least not in the way it used to.
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2025-06-13 19:12