Bungie Denies Rumor It Plans to Merge the Destiny and Marathon IPs, Confirms Marathon December and March 2027 Updates Are Free
Bungie has stepped in to deny a rumor that it planned to merge the Destiny and Marathon IPs amid continued questions about the future of both franchises.
Bungie has firmly denied rumors circulating online that it plans to merge the Destiny and Marathon intellectual properties. Marathon's creative director, Julia Nardin, confirmed via a Twitter/X post that such a merger is not happening despite reports suggesting the two IPs would be reworked into a single entity. Nardin explained that while both franchises share Bungie's DNA, they remain independent.
Bungie has been in a challenging phase, with Marathon evolving from a hardcore shooter to a more Destiny-esque game, and Destiny 2 taking precedence over Marathon, which disappointed Destiny fans. Sony Interactive Entertainment has faced questions about Marathon's future, with live streams showing frustration over Bungie's shift away from Destiny content towards Marathon.
The studio recently announced a delay for Marathon's next update from September 22 to December 8, followed by another update in March. In a clarification, Bungie confirmed that the December and March updates will be free, not paid DLC, though details about potential paid expansions remain unclear.
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