Bungie has introduced a new shooter that already promises a feature players are wishing for in Destiny 2.
“Destiny 2” developer Bungie announced an upcoming game called Marathon at the PlayStation Showcase on May 24, 2023, which will continue the namesake game series from the 90s and is the studio’s first new project in over 10 years.
Marathon will be an extraction shooter focusing on PvP, set in a sci-fi universe. Extraction shooters or EFT-likes are games like Escape from Tarkov, where looting equipment, completing missions, and then escaping from the map are the primary focus.
Generally, extraction shooters rely on PvEvP, so it can’t be ruled out that Marathon, despite its PvP focus, will also offer PvE combat.
Marathon is still under development, and a release date is not yet known. The shooter is set to be released for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and will offer cross-save and crossplay features.
Here you can see the announcement trailer for Marathon:
What do Destiny players wish for? According to Bungie, Marathon is said to have dedicated servers – a wish that many Destiny players have had for some time.
Back in March 2021, a fan asked in the official Destiny forum why Destiny 2 might not have dedicated servers (via Bungie.net).
However, some fans reiterated their wish for dedicated servers during the context of Marathon. Various players wrote on Twitter:
- “What we have been demanding for Destiny 2 for years.”
- “Something that Destiny needs.”
- “If they offer dedicated servers for Marathon, why not for Destiny?”
Alternatively, there are so-called peer-to-peer connections, where one player acts as the host of the session. In that case, the data traffic runs through this player, so the connection is dependent on that player. This can lead to lags and disconnections, which is why dedicated servers in Call of Duty are even considered “the holy grail of shooters.”
Where does the info come from that Marathon will have dedicated servers? From Bungie itself. On the official website of the developer studio (via Bungie.net), Christopher Barrett, Game Director at Bungie, says:
We are also focusing on accessibility and competitive integrity, which are very important to us. We prioritize security and focus on strict anti-cheat measures, as well as dedicated servers, global data centers, active community conversations and feedback, and much more. Ultimately, we want to ensure that the competitive experience in Marathon is fair and fun for every player.
An overview of the most viewed trailers from the PlayStation Showcase can also be found on MeinMMO – even if Marathon is not included:
Here are the 5 hottest trailers from the PlayStation Showcase 2023
