Marathon Closed Test Leak Proves Bungie Is On The Right Track With Big Improvements

While it’s mostly considered unethical, leaks are more common in the gaming industry than one would expect. Bearing that in mind, recent leaks from Bungie’s closed test of their most anticipated title, Marathon, have sparked a considerable amount of excitement among fans.

LEAK/IMPRESSIONS: Bungie’s Marathon is receiving somewhat positive reactions from players testers behind closed doors, stating that the game has improved🚀

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While direct access to the leaks has been restricted, credible sources, like Insider Gaming, confirm that the published content in fact revealed a more positive outcome than many were expecting, something that could also be observed from the reaction of users across social forums discussing the said leaks.

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Despite the leaks being under tight wraps and subject to non-disclosure agreements, people who were able to see them before they were taken down are now reporting positive developments based on Bungie’s closed test of Marathon.

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While the game is still in its development phase, the positive feedback now suggests that Marathon might finally be improving significantly. However, the game is obviously not done cooking yet, and as noted by a player who already has 25+ hours of gameplay on the playtest version of the game, it needs “more time in the oven,” along with other feedback.

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The leaked information describes a refined gameplay loop with an enhanced user interface that helps the game stand out in the shooter genre of video games. Marathon was also unfortunately delayed earlier this year due to various reasons. However, it brings peace to many fans knowing that the studio has used this extra time to truly refine the game further.

Was Breaking the NDA Worth It? Here’s How Fans Have Reacted to the Latest Marathon Leaks

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While the leaks are directly accessible, the playtesting feedback showcases that the studio is actively listening to its player base and is possibly trying to implement changes in real time. The leaks so far confirm that Marathon now features a new progression system as well as a polished matchmaking system, along with many other changes that are being welcomed warmly by the community.

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While many would argue that breaking the NDA could possibly jeopardize the support the studio has been trying to provide to the fans, the leaks have inherently reignited interest and faith in Marathon’s future. Forums are full of excitement for the game’s new mechanics and the promise of a new extraction shooter experience.

While it was first announced in May 2023, there is unfortunately no set date for the upcoming game yet, and it will be available on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/ S.

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