Bungie faces player decline for Marathon game

Bungie is facing significant challenges with its title Marathon, which has seen a rapid decline in its player base. Reports indicate the game has lost approximately 96% of its community since its launch. On March 6, 2026, the game reached a peak of 88,337 concurrent players, but numbers have since dropped to fewer than 2,000 players online at a time.

This decline is particularly notable as Bungie has shifted its focus toward Marathon, effectively ending active support for Destiny 2. While Destiny 2 maintains a larger player base on Steam, the studio is looking toward the upcoming third season of Marathon as a critical turning point to attempt to regain player interest.