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Marathon Suffers Over 95% Player Drop on Steam
Summary
Developed by Bungie and published by Sony, the extraction shooter Marathon has suffered a massive player exodus since its launch. According to third-party data, Steam concurrent player numbers have plummeted by over 95%. At release, Marathon peaked at 88,337 concurrent players on Steam, but after just five months, the daily peak has dropped to 3,783, rarely exceeding 5,000. Overall, the player base has shrunk by approximately 96%. While Steam data doesn't cover all platforms, PC is reportedly Marathon's best-selling channel, implying that PS5 retention may be even worse. Sony is still pushing forward with updates, and Season 3 is in the works, which will introduce full PvE content for the first time. However, with such a steep decline, it's uncertain whether future updates can reverse the game's fortunes. Industry analysts attribute the failure to insufficient content at launch, limited innovation, and fierce competition. As a key piece in Sony's live-service strategy, Marathon's struggles serve as a cautionary tale for major publishers investing in multiplayer games. Players' patience is thin; initial quality and sustained support are crucial. Whether players return will depend on whether Season 3 delivers meaningful changes.
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