Bungie Clarifies Marathon Purchases Are Not Donations to Support Destiny's Future

Bungie's head of product, Josh Deane, has clarified that players do not need to buy the upcoming extraction shooter *Marathon* simply as a donation to support the studio or secure the future of the *Destiny* franchise.

Community Concerns and Clarification

The clarification followed a community message published in a recent Q&A blog post. A section of the post discussed the studio's unity and mentioned that helping *Marathon* evolve and become sustainable would bridge the team into the future. This phrasing led some *Destiny* fans to worry that purchasing *Marathon* was being framed as a requirement to keep *Destiny* alive.

Responding to community concerns, Deane took responsibility for the wording, admitting it was clumsy and led to a mistranslation of his intentions. He firmly stated:

• The *Destiny* plan moves forward independently, no matter what.
• Players should only buy or play games that genuinely inspire them.
• *Marathon* purchases should never be treated as donations.

Upcoming Plans for Both Games

Bungie principal communications manager Dylan Gafner summed up the studio's stance by emphasizing a "two cakes! One big community" approach, assuring players that the two franchises do not depend on each other's success.

• Destiny Franchise: Bungie continues to move forward with upcoming content, including celebration updates, a project teased as "Destiny Legacy," and a mysterious redacted project.
• Marathon: The studio is preparing for updates, including the *Symbiosis* update slated for December, while experimenting with PvE and Deathmatch modes alongside its core extraction mechanics.

Players looking to verify these statements can review Bungie's official blog posts and direct social media communications from the developers. To support developers ethically, consumers are encouraged to purchase titles based on personal interest rather than perceived financial obligation.