Why Bungie Is Prioritizing Marathon in Early 2026

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The logic behind the delay is straightforward: Bungie doesn’t want two major releases competing for attention in the same week. With Marathon officially launching on March 5, the studio appears to be clearing the runway to give its extraction shooter maximum visibility — while still offering crossover cosmetics in Destiny 2 to keep its core audience engaged.

After a difficult 2025 marked by controversy and delays, Marathon’s re-reveal has been met with more optimism thanks to new features like solo queue, proximity chat, multiple maps and dynamic weather. By shifting Destiny 2’s update out of the spotlight, Bungie is signaling renewed confidence in Marathon — and betting that Destiny 2’s recent goodwill can withstand a longer wait for its next chapter.

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bungie betting hard on marathon rn, hope it actually pays off