Players have serious complaints about Marathon.

Players Have Serious Complaints About Marathon

Sony is counting on Bungie's new shooter Marathon to be a hit, but players are already worried it might suffer the same fate as Concord—one of the biggest flops in industry history.

The project's issues are being discussed on Steam: users complain about boring gameplay, a weak loot system, and an interface they call one of the worst in recent years. The maps seem small and uninteresting, and owners of less powerful PCs report poor performance.

Even popular blogger DreamcastGuy, a devoted PlayStation fan with an audience of 248 thousand subscribers, admitted his disappointment.

The extraction-shooter market is oversaturated, and leaders like ARC Raiders have already carved out their niche. Considering the $40 price tag, Marathon risks facing commercial success problems.

The final verdict will become clear on March 5, 2026. However, it's possible the developers might postpone the release based on the current stress test.