Destiny 2’s upcoming significant update has hit a snag as Bungie shifts its focus to the highly anticipated game, Marathon. The update, known as Shadow and Order and originally set for release on March 3, was expected to be a substantial free addition to the game.
However, Bungie has now confirmed that their new extraction shooter, Marathon, will launch on March 5, just two days after the initial date for Shadow and Order. According to a statement by Forbes writer Paul Tussi, this scheduling change has led to the delay of the Destiny 2 update.
The postponed update was slated to be the final major content drop for Destiny 2’s Year of Prophecy season, which commenced with the Rite of the Nine event in May of the previous year.
Meanwhile, Marathon is creating significant excitement as it promises a fresh take on the first-person shooter genre. This sci-fi game focuses on extraction missions, plunging players into intense, fast-paced scenarios where the objective is to gather valuable items, complete tasks, and outmaneuver both human opponents and AI enemies.
Initially planned for a September 23, 2025 release, Marathon faced indefinite delays following public testing that received criticism for its gameplay mechanics. Now, with a firm release date and an affordable price tag of £40, Bungie’s latest creation seems to be causing a shift in priorities from its predecessor game.
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