Taking to social media, Del Chafe has tried to assuage fears that fans of Marathon might have about the extraction mode being left behind.
Bungie has also confirmed that more details about the upcoming permanent PvE mode for Marathon will be discussed at a later date.
The title would have been a more character-focused affair with players spending more time exploring the world and solving puzzles.
"Destiny is foundational to Bungie’s future," as the developer promises "more stories to tell" and "new worlds to build."
Julia Nardin took to social media to address a rumor that claimed that Marathon would become a depiction of humanity's Golden Age.
The next update, Symbiosis, will add a new social space/firing range, experimental Team Deathmatch, and a permanent PvE mode.
According to Jason Schreier, most of these projects eventually fell apart for "a variety of reasons", leaving only Destiny 2 and Marathon.
Many of the most recent top-played charts have been seemingly dominated by older live service titles and yearly sports games.
Despite meeting several demands and delivering a compelling PvE mode, Bungie's extraction shooter may not survive for much longer.
Available from tomorrow until the first week of August, the PvE-only mode sees players battling to extract Indexes and earn data.
Joe Ziegler reveals today is his last at the studio with Del Chafe III and Julia Nardin now leading the extraction shooter.
Available until August 4th, the experimental PvE mode sees players extracting Vault Data to improve their Sponsored Kit in various ways.
Destiny 2 might have gotten its moment of triumph, but for a lot of the talent behind it, it’s an ending that's turning out bittersweet.
Having worked at Bungie for more than 16 years, Truman took over for the previous CEO, the controversial Pete Parsons, in August 2025.
"Some Marathon team members" will also depart, while "SIE teams that support Bungie’s operations" will also see reductions.
These layoffs and changes are "necessary to best position the studio now and for the future," according to studio leadership.
Vault Breaker mode will enable players to experience the end-game raid-like area without having to deal with other teams.
With a less-than-enthusiastic reception at launch and an underwhelming Season 2, the extraction shooter could be on borrowed time.
The cinematic trailer focused on the agility of Vandal, who gets in a big fight almost immediately before sweeping its targets away.
It’s time to say goodbye, but if the new trailer is any indication, Bungie's shooter is going out with style despite the somber tone.
