Marathon has been out for a pair weeks now, and disappointing gross sales have led followers to suspect the builders, Bungie, will abandon the sport following related current flops like Harmony and Highguard, however Bungie has claimed that gained’t be the case.
Bungie posted a press release on their official web site whereas rumors swirled a couple of brief lifespan to Marathon, however Bungie stated that they’re “in it for the lengthy haul” as a solution to followers of the sport afraid it is going to be taken down whereas gross sales stay unimpressive.
Marathon has offered so far 1.2 million copies throughout on platforms, however solely 19% of these gross sales had been from PS5, with the vast majority of gamers being on PC. That is alarming as a result of Bungie being a primary occasion PlayStation-owned studio, so many would anticipate stronger gross sales on a major title like this.
Bungie appears satisfied that Marathon will likely be supported for years, however that depends upon if the sport can entice extra gamers and never solely enhance their gross sales however have a bigger player-base throughout all platforms. Sony may pull the plug if these numbers don’t improve regardless of Bungie remaining assured.
Followers of the sport are understandably fearful if the sport will shut down as that has develop into an unlucky development with once-hyped video games not lasting lengthy in the marketplace after disappointing gross sales, much like what Marathon is experiencing. It’s onerous to not acknowledge the similarities with how video games like Harmony and Highguard had been shut down in comparison with the present state of Marathon.
Bungie should strive one thing new to extend gross sales of Marathon or Sony could not wait round too lengthy. The gross sales numbers had been far under Bungie’s expectations, so followers of the sport can solely hope they’ll suppose quick and put it aside earlier than it turns into too late for Sony.
