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From major Xbox releases to inventive indie projects, 2026 has delivered an unusually varied and successful year for shooter fans.
Bungie’s Marathon roadmap adds permanent PvE, experimental deathmatch, a social hub, Bishop and a new zone across December 2026 and March 2027.
Bungie’s Marathon roadmap adds permanent PvE, Team Deathmatch, improved onboarding and a broader mix of experiences through 2027.
Bungie has dismissed viral claims that Marathon and Destiny could merge, while fans debate the lore, future of Destiny 2 and studio’s shifting priorities.
Marathon’s September update is moving to December as Bungie ends seasonal releases and prepares a major progression, PvE and multiplayer overhaul.
Bungie’s Symbiosis update brings permanent PvE, giant alien enemies and a major change of direction for Marathon beyond its seasonal model.
Bungie is exploring subleasing sections of its 210,984-square-foot Bellevue headquarters after layoffs reduced its workforce by at least 600 people.
Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly being rebuilt as a smaller story-driven co-op game after poor feedback derailed its planned live-service direction.
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