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Is Marathon the Best Chance Extraction Shooters Have To Break Into the Mainstream?
- EA's recent layoff of Respawn's staff put a rumored Titanfall extraction shooter in jeopardy, but Bungie's upcoming release, Marathon, could pave the way for the genre's mainstream success.
- The cancellation of the Titanfall project raised discussions about the potential of extraction shooters to attract a larger audience beyond its niche following.
- Analysts believe that Bungie, known for games like Halo and Destiny, may have the ability to bring the extraction shooter genre to the mass market with Marathon.
- Extraction shooters typically combine player-vs-player and player-vs-environment gameplay, with Escape From Tarkov being a popular example in the genre.
- Helldivers 2, another extraction shooter, achieved notable success due to its co-op gameplay and community engagement.
- Marathon, accused of plagiarism, faces ethical concerns, but early feedback from press has been positive, hinting at a potential successful launch in September.
- While the extraction shooter genre faces challenges in competing with popular genres like battle royale games, Bungie's pedigree and game design may help Marathon succeed.
- The untested nature of extraction shooters poses a challenge for Marathon, highlighting the need for strong gameplay and appeal to a broad audience.
- Marathon could serve as a litmus test for the gaming industry, potentially influencing other studios to explore the extraction shooter genre.
- Bungie must address onboarding, retention, and gameplay issues to overcome market challenges and establish Marathon as a mainstream success in the gaming industry.
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