Bungie’s Head of Product Tells Fans Not to Buy Marathon Out of Obligation

Bungie is clarifying its stance on community support after some Destiny 2 fans began purchasing copies of the studio’s upcoming title, Marathon, specifically to signal their support for Bungie’s future and its plans to unvault Destiny 2 content. According to GamingBolt, Destiny head of product and Marathon general manager Josh Deane addressed the trend on social media, urging players to only engage with products that genuinely interest them.

Clarifying Community Support

Deane stated that while he appreciates the sentiment, players should not feel the need to buy games they aren’t interested in to sustain the studio. “Only buy or play a thing that inspires you from us or you think is cool!” Deane wrote in response to a fan. He emphasized that the goal is for Bungie to earn that support through the quality of its work rather than through player obligation. He noted that the team feels they must first prove themselves worthy of player investment.

Status of Destiny 2 Unvaulting

This conversation follows recent updates regarding Bungie’s efforts to reintroduce vaulted Destiny 2 content. Deane confirmed that the team is currently in the pre-production phase of bringing back removed campaigns, strikes, and raids—specifically targeting content removed during the Beyond Light expansion. The studio is also focusing on “stretch goals” such as additional PvP maps and updates to existing weapons and raids, with The Menagerie being a significant point of interest.

Despite the progress, Deane warned fans to manage their expectations regarding upcoming reveals. He explicitly stated that players should not expect any major Destiny announcements during The Game Awards this December.

Why it matters

For the player base, this clarification removes the pressure to treat “support” as a financial transaction. If you aren’t interested in Marathon, you are not expected to purchase it to keep Destiny 2 alive. The takeaway is that Bungie is prioritizing sustainable community growth over short-term sales metrics, focusing instead on internal restructuring and the slow, steady work of bringing classic content back to the live game.

As the studio navigates what Deane described as a “true reset moment,” players should watch for official updates on the unvaulting process rather than expecting immediate reveals at major industry events like The Game Awards.