Bungie has shared future plans for Marathon, its extraction shooter, with a clear focus on the second season starting June 2. Director Joe Ziegler acknowledged that, despite a loyal community, the title has not achieved the expected success. In response to criticism, the studio will reduce the grind's demands with more rewards and will improve the interface, matchmaking, and learning curve for newcomers.
Technical adjustments to reduce friction in matches 🛠️
The technical changes aim for a smoother experience. The interface will be redesigned to facilitate equipment and mission management, while matchmaking will prioritize short wait times and balanced groups. The learning curve will be simplified with integrated tutorials and a less punishing progression system. These modifications seek to retain current players and attract new users without overwhelming them with complex mechanics from the start.
Bungie discovers grinding wasn't fun, surprise 🤯
After months of complaints, Bungie has had a revelation: people don't enjoy spending hours repeating missions for a reward that feels like a used piece of gum. Now, with the promise of more loot and less work, it seems they've understood that an extraction shooter shouldn't feel like a second job. Hopefully, the next announcement will be that they're also fixing the office coffee.