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Bungie’s current attention is split between updates for Marathon’s Season 2—featuring a free-to-play week and new Sentinel class—and concerns that Bungie’s internal and Destiny 2 plans are changing, including reported end of active Destiny 2 development and significant layoffs. Several outlets argue the timing and launch issues undermined the goodwill of the free-play promotion.

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Key Takeaway Marathon’s Season 2 is getting a free-to-play push and new Sentinel class, but broader reported cutbacks around Destiny 2 end are clouding Bungie’s near-term outlook.
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Marathon Season 2 Free-to-play week timing Destiny 2 shutdown layoffs Launch woes
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Marathon’s Season 2 is getting a free-to-play push and new Sentinel class, but broader reported cutbacks around Destiny 2 end are clouding Bungie’s near-term outlook.

Bungie’s current attention is split between updates for Marathon’s Season 2—featuring a free-to-play week and new Sentinel class—and concerns that Bungie’s internal and Destiny 2 plans are changing, including reported end of active Destiny 2 development and significant layoffs. Several outlets argue the timing and launch issues undermined the goodwill of the free-play promotion.

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  • Marathon Season 2 — Bungie details Marathon Season 2 and the new Sentinel class, with a free-to-play week and special sale planned, too Eurogamer

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Marathon Season 2 includes new Sentinel class
Try Marathon offer free-to-play week
Planned promotion special sale alongside the free week
Criticism angle Launch woes undermined the free-play week
Destiny 2 development status reported end of active development

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  • See how Marathon Season 2’s free-to-play week performs after prior launch-woe criticism. PC Gamer
  • Track follow-up reporting on layoffs tied to Destiny 2 development ending. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Watch coverage for Marathon’s next reveals beyond June 2026 showcase announcements. PC Gamer

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  • Bungie's traditional launch woes made for a terrible first impression of Marathon's exciting second season and undermined its free-play week PC Gamer
  • Bungie are making it easy for you to try Marathon by launching its new season with a free week, right when veteran players lose all their best gear Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Bungie details Marathon Season 2 and the new Sentinel class, with a free-to-play week and special sale planned, too Eurogamer
  • Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 until it went public Rock Paper Shotgun
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Tracking: Bungie's traditional launch woes made for a terrible first impression of Marathon's exciting second season and undermined its free-play week / New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the monthly formula

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Tracking: Bungie are making it easy for you to try Marathon by launching its new season with a free week, right when veteran players lose all their best gear / Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 until it went public

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