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Sony Offers A Questionable ‘Marathon’ Release Date Update
NO LOC, AUG 7 – Sony will fully integrate Bungie into PlayStation Studios following delays and controversies around Marathon, which is expected to release by March 2026, Sony CFO Lin Tao said.
- During the Q1 FY2025 earnings call, Sony CFO Lin Tao announced plans to merge Bungie into PlayStation Studios after three years as an independent division.
- Underperforming performance and reforms have prompted change, with Bungie hasn't produced the expected results since Sony's 2022 acquisition, and structural reforms are reducing Bungie's independence.
- Controversies forced Bungie to postpone Marathon when accusations of unauthorized asset use surfaced after its September 23 delay, prompting an apology and asset review.
- Sony CFO Lin Tao expects Marathon to launch before March 31, 2026, with an updated release date expected to be announced this autumn.
- Looking ahead, Bungie’s role is set to become more integrated into PlayStation Studios, as Sony’s $3.6 billion acquisition is viewed as an ongoing process by fans and analysts.
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