Destiny Players Review Bomb Marathon Met with Countercampaign
Destiny players review-bomb Marathon on Steam, sparking a countercampaign from Bungie fans.
Destiny players review-bomb Marathon on Steam, sparking a countercampaign from Bungie fans.
Destiny players expressed frustration on the Marathon Steam page with negative reviews, following news of Bungie's final Destiny 2 update in June. Speculation arose about the Destiny universe's future as resources shifted to Marathon, leading to disappointed Marathon players leaving negative reviews mentioning Destiny. In response, Marathon fans organized a countercampaign with positive reviews, outnumbering negative reviews on May 22, 2026.
Marathon's positive reviews on May 22 reached 70% of 531 total reviews, surpassing the impact of negative reviews. A Reddit post urged fans to support Marathon, suggesting Destiny 3's fate is tied to Marathon's success. Bungie's plans for Marathon include more PvE content and a bright future despite initial unmet expectations.
Destiny, launched in 2014, faces its final major update in June, leaving the series' future uncertain. Marathon, released on March 5, 2026, aims to carve its path in the sci-fi shooter genre despite early setbacks.
