Los Angeles, CA – Following Bungie’s recent Marathon stream showcasing early footage of their new first-person extraction shooter, social media and Reddit platforms were abuzz with skepticism from users, drawing comparisons to the fate of Sony’s Concord shooter. The skepticism led to concerns about whether Marathon would face the same fate as Concord, which Sony removed from circulation less than a month after its release.
In response to the doubts surrounding Marathon’s potential success, a former Concord developer known as MrSpug on Reddit took to the Marathon subreddit to urge people to give the new game a chance. The developer, who previously worked at Firewalk Studios before its closure following the removal of Concord, empathized with the challenges faced by game developers and offered support to the team behind Marathon.
While acknowledging the shortcomings of Concord, the former developer highlighted the competitive nature of the gaming industry and the risks associated with launching new titles in saturated markets. Despite the differences between Concord and Marathon, both being published by Sony, concerns were raised about Bungie’s decision not to adopt a free-to-play model for Marathon, with the game expected to retail for less than a standard full-priced title upon its release in September, possibly around $40.
Responding to criticisms and comparisons drawn between Concord and Marathon, the former developer emphasized the unfairness of judging a game’s success before its official release. Referring to the experience with Concord, the developer urged the community to refrain from prematurely labeling Marathon as a failure, highlighting the hard work and dedication of the development team at Bungie.
With emotions running high and discussions heating up on social media platforms, the gaming community remains divided on their expectations for Marathon and its potential reception in the market. As Bungie gears up for the official launch of Marathon in September, all eyes are on the gaming studio to see how their latest creation will fare in the competitive landscape of the shooter genre.