Bungie denied rumors it plans to merge Destiny and Marathon into a single IP, with Marathon creative director Julia Nardin confirming the leak is fake. The studio announced delays for Marathon's updates, a shift away from seasonal content, and clarified that upcoming December and March updates will be free, amid ongoing concerns about both franchises' futures.
Bungie delays Marathon's major update to December 8 and shifts away from seasonal content to focus on PvE, implementing permanent content and a social space. The studio is responding to player feedback on progression and depth as the struggling extraction shooter attempts to recover from a disappointing launch.