‘It’s Good’ DrLupo Comments on Bungie’s New Marathon Game

Popular streamer DrLupo made a few comments regarding Bungie’s upcoming Marathon game after playtesting it for six years, stating that “it’s good.” Since Bungie’s initial announcement of a new entry in the long-dormant Marathon franchise, little information has been provided to players. But that’s about to change, as the developer recently announced a livestream date for a new gameplay reveal on April 12—and DrLupo’s comments could be a promising start.

Well before its renowned work on popular titles like Halo and Destiny, Bungie developed a series of games called Marathon. However, the franchise has been quiet for quite a while now, with its latest entry dating back to 1995’s Marathon Infinity. The trilogy offered a series of first-person shooters that stood out for their ambitious storytelling, deep lore, and some innovative gameplay features. In 2023, Bungie announced it would revive this classic franchise, but the game’s details have remained mostly under wraps. Now, leading up to the gameplay reveal on April 12, a popular streamer has made some encouraging comments about the new Marathon game.

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DrLupo recently gave fans a small tease regarding the upcoming Marathon, confirming that the game is “good.” Even though this might sound like a simple comment, it was clear during the stream that DrLupo wanted to say more, though he’s likely under NDA. “I can’t talk about any of it yet,” he said. The popular streamer has playtested the game for six years and has been involved in the project even longer.

DrLupo Says Marathon Is Good So Far and Could Get Even Better

In addition to his positive comments, DrLupo emphasized that after testing Marathon for so long, he still thinks the game “can be better than what it is right now.” The streamer has only played a “pre-alpha” version of the game, though he notes that it has improved with each iteration.

DrLupo didn’t say much, but players can look forward to the Marathon livestream on April 12, where Bungie will finally showcase the gameplay. Alongside the announcement, the developer released a short trailer showing two runners in the middle of an encounter. As for what’s known so far, Marathon will continue the sci-fi style of the previous entries, offering a multiplayer-only extraction shooter where players take on the roles of cybernetic mercenaries. The gameplay will revolve around competing to retrieve valuable resources, with an emphasis on both PvP and PvE. The gameplay reveal is just around the corner, and players can expect to learn more about the game very soon.

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