Bungie Says Players Don't Need to Buy Marathon to Support Destiny

Bungie is telling its community how it wants Destiny supporters to spend their money. Josh Deane, the studio's head of product, says players do not need to buy Marathon as a donation to back the company's plans for its long-running shooter.

The clarification comes as Destiny players look for ways to help shape the franchise's future. Marathon is Bungie's separate upcoming title, and Deane's remarks make clear that buying it should be treated as buying a game, not as a contribution to Destiny's roadmap.

The message also separates the two projects in players' minds. Bungie appears to want Marathon judged on its own merits rather than used as a fundraising tool for Destiny. The source material does not lay out specific Destiny content, timelines, or funding details, so the remarks read as a clarification of intent rather than an announcement.

For players weighing their purchases, the practical takeaway is simple. Buy Marathon if you want to play it, and look to Bungie's own announcements for what comes next for Destiny.