One page that separates what is actually confirmed about Marathon from what is rumor: official Bungie posts, press reports, and community chatter, every item tiered by credibility, cross-referenced, and link-checked. Updated automatically every day.
Bungie has scheduled maintenance for Update 1.1.5.1 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with background maintenance already running on July 27. The update follows the July 21 launch of the Vault Breaker PvE mode, though full patch notes have not yet been published.
Marathon is currently priced at $27.99, down from $39.99, on the PlayStation Store, with the discount set to end July 30, 2026. The price cut comes as the community continues to discuss player retention and the game's long-term health.
This story was originally reported around July 17 to 19, 2026. Marathon game director Joe Ziegler announced he was leaving Bungie, with assistant game director Del Chafe III, a 15-year studio veteran, taking over the role alongside creative director Julia Nardin. The departure came amid reports of dwindling player counts and broader studio instability following recent layoffs.
This story was originally reported June 25 to 26, 2026. Bungie laid off approximately 292 employees, affecting Marathon's general manager, engineering director, producers, and art leadership, with WARN filings referencing the game's internal codename Goliath. Studio head Justin Truman also stepped down and was replaced by Poria Torken, with Sony stating Marathon remains part of its portfolio despite an uncertain studio future.