Bungie Dev Shuts Down Marathon-Destiny 2 Merge Rumors

Did you see that wild rumor about Bungie smashing Marathon and Destiny 2 together into one giant game? Yeah, turns out it's total nonsense.

The speculation started after an online "leak" claimed Bungie was exploring a merger of the two franchises. It didn't take long for the story to spread across social media, with plenty of players wondering what a combined universe would even look like.

But Marathon's creative director wasn't having any of it. In a blunt response, they shot down the rumor and offered some simple advice: "Please don't believe everything you read online." That's about as clear as it gets.

For those who might be out of the loop, Marathon is Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter reboot, while Destiny 2 continues to be the studio's flagship live-service game. Merging them would be a massive undertaking, and according to this denial, it's not happening.

So why did the rumor gain traction? Probably because Bungie fans are hungry for any scrap of news about Marathon, and Destiny 2 is always a hot topic. But as the creative director pointed out, not everything you see on the internet is true.

For now, it's safe to say that Marathon and Destiny 2 will remain separate experiences. If you were hoping for some bizarre crossover event, you might want to temper those expectations.

What do you think about the rumor? Were you hoping for a merge, or are you glad they're staying separate? Let us know in the comments!