There are 214k people following the sub. Why aren't you playing Marathon 2026?
I know the sub is older and also for the original trilogy, but no doubt there are people here who have played the latest game and have stopped. I'm wondering why? What is your reason?
Please no ranting about what the game needs to sUrViVe, just honest reasons from people that played and bow don't.
Edit: Thanks for the engagement guys! I really tried to respond to as many people as I could. It's good to see what the community actually thinks and what are some of the actual reasons behind people not playing. Of course this is a small sample size, but it's good to gather data like this.
I really like the game, and for me the biggest reason I'm not playing it more is the lack of time, and lack of friends to play with. I'd love for duos to be available in all maps always and I'd like to see more story and world changes that reflect our journey through it. I don't mind the sweats that much, but to keep me playing I really need some stakes and a narrative purpose. The gameplay is amazing to me and that's right now, apart from the incredible visual design, the main thing keeping me coming back.
I hope the devs see this discussion and see what could be improved for the future of the game.
I wish Bungie the best and I wish Marathon prosperity and lots of players. It's sad to see a great game struggle with its potential.
Edit 2: I'm just gonna post some common reasons I saw in the comments.
- got bored (not much to do, contracts are stale in s2, few maps)
- no PvE (low stress, contract completion, easy low gear farm)
- competitive PvP shooters not their thing
- no new story content (what's going on?, no stakes, no narrative meaning, what's Durandal doing?)
- gameplay is great but not enough to keep me
- sweaty players are a big problem (chads vs. casuals [regular people with jobs and families], feels punishing if you don't play regularly and a lot, tough to succeed with randoms)
- no duos (duos should be available on all maps at all times)
- scheduled content not working for everyone (tough to fit into timeslots when people also have real lives)
- MORE STORY