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Bungie has confirmed that the game director for its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon has left the studio. The departure arrives during a turbulent period marked by layoffs and leadership changes at the PlayStation-owned developer. Players waiting for the sci-fi revival will now watch closely for signs of how this shift impacts the project's trajectory.
Destiny 2 fans, reeling from the game's sunset announcement, have targeted Bungie's new PvP extraction shooter Marathon with over 250 negative Steam reviews in three days. Despite this, Marathon also saw over 500 positive reviews, highlighting a mixed community reaction. The game's future, including a planned PvE-only mode, remains a point of interest amidst the backlash.
Marathon's struggle for player retention exposes challenges for Bungie and Sony in the competitive extraction shooter market.
Crytek's Hunt: Showdown receives a major upgrade with Hunt: Showdown 1896, launching on August 15 for current-gen consoles and PC, featuring enhanced graphics and new gameplay elements.
Crytek plans to end Xbox One support for Hunt: Showdown in 2024 and release a native Xbox Series X|S version. Existing owners will get a free upgrade, ensuring continuity in player history and DLCs.
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