New Game Director Announced for Marathon at Bungie: Joe Ziegler Takes Over
Bungie has announced a change in leadership at the top of its Marathon development team. According to reports, Christopher Barrett, who had been serving as game director for Marathon, has been replaced by Joe Ziegler.
Christopher Barrett Steps Down
Barrett, who had been working on the project, was removed from his position, as confirmed by Ziegler himself on Twitter on Tuesday, March 21st.
Joe Ziegler Takes the Helm
“Fun update: for the last 9 Months I’ve been working on Marathon as the game director,” Ziegler shared. “We’re still baking, but I’m excited to share with you more info on the game as we get closer and closer to bringing it to all of you.”
Changes Amid Ongoing Anxiety at Bungie
The shake-up comes amid ongoing anxiety within Bungie following layoffs last year, according to IGN’s Rebekah Valentine. Sources told Valentine that Bungie is “pouring resources into getting Marathon out the door.”
New Character Selection Feature
Changes to the game’s development have also taken place under Ziegler. One such change involves players now selecting from a group of characters rather than custom characters.
Release Date and Platforms
The game still has no set release date, but will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC when it launches.
Bungie Responds
Insider Gaming has reached out to Bungie for comments on the change. Should a response be received, this story will be updated.
Your Thoughts
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