In a somewhat expected but rather dire announcement, Bungie has emerged from the shadows to confirm that its upcoming shooter Marathon has been delayed.

The announcement of Marathon's delay comes not long after Bungie owner Sony said it remained committed to pursuing live-service projects even amid some stumbles. The company said it had put new systems in place to help ensure Marathon doesn't suffer the same fate as Concord.

Through every comment and real-time conversation on social media and Discord, your voice has been strong and clear,” Bungie said. “We've taken this to heart, and we know we