Sony CFO Lin Tao has said that, while Bungie's acquisition has led to losses, the critical reception for Marathon has been quite strong.
Sony has noted that this came down to its recording "impairment losses against Bungie's" assets, including games and intangibles.
Creative director Julia Nardin says it's important that players can jump in at any time, with each season acting as a "new entry point."
A report by analytics firm Ampere has indicated that Marathon was able to get 660,000 players on PS5, and 525,000 on Xbox.
Jacob Navok, former business director at Square Enix Holdings, noted that Sony has plenty of space to market Marathon on the PS5.
The change goes live on April 21st, but don't worry - it's still very good at downing those with Green rarity shields in only two shots.
Accidentally knocked down another player without meaning to? The Mercy Kit now provides a do-over and a chance to become friends.
Striking from the shadows with both style and substance, the Recon Shell is a great option for those who like to track their prey.
Maintenance and new content are allegedly not factored into this, creating even more worry about the shooter's player numbers.
If you’ve been playing Marathon as part of a duo and enjoying it, you’re getting a little break as the Outpost Duos option goes away.
The Bubble Shield is no longer an insurmountable skullfort, melee damage is far from the last word in CQC, and much more.
The Disinjector is now less deadly thanks to a rather nasty nerf, but Bungie "may not stick to it" and instead explore other changes.
Echo Pulse can finally distinguish between UESC bots and hostile Runners when the balance changes go live on April 14th.
You can also expect the Vandal and Recon to have "more oomph" and new items, including a "more merciful option between crews."
Available until April 8th, 10 AM PT, pre-made teams of two players can venture into the punishing map and see how it fares.
Industry analyst Rhys Elliot believes that Marathon has "settled into a respectable rhythm" with its 345,000 daily active users.
The stealthy Runner Shell can pull off some nifty tricks in the right hands, whether you're creating distractions or luring enemies.
"I can’t guarantee quick solutions here, but we’ll definitely discuss these topics as a team this week," said Bungie's Joe Ziegler.
"Raid-like puzzles" and unknown threats await those who have reached level 25, unlocked all factions and possess high-value loadouts.
The core objective is to reach a score target determined by the new HoloTags and then extract to earn points for ranking up.
