Rumors Hint at Sony Canceling Marathons Marketing Push Amid Possible Release Delay

In recent years, **Bungie** has faced plagiarism allegations on four separate occasions. The most recent controversy, which occurred **mid-month**, has further tarnished the already troubled reputation of **Marathon** among casual gamers. In light of this, rumors started circulating online that **Sony** has canceled the game’s advertising campaign due to the potential for yet another delay of **Marathon**.

This information was shared by former IGN editor **Colin Moriarty**, referencing his sources within the studio:

**Colin Moriarty**

Given the circumstances, journalists speculate that another delay seems unavoidable. The situation is exacerbated by various reports from inside **Bungie**, with different sources indicating that the morale of the development team is in a state of decline, as they themselves lack confidence in the project and express dissatisfaction with their leadership, describing it as toxic and humiliating.

However, representatives from **Bungie** have yet to provide any official comments on this matter, and the launch of **Marathon** remains scheduled for September 23 of this year. The game is set to be released on PC (**Steam**), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, with full Russian localization.