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Marathon is fighting the ultimate uphill battle
- Marathon has faced skepticism from the gaming community, partly due to Bungie's handling of Destiny, leading to doubts about launching a second live service game.
- The outlook for Marathon has worsened as release approaches, with notable controversies adding to the challenges faced by the game.
- Live service games require trust and continuous updates to thrive, with Destiny serving as a model in the gaming industry.
- Despite the appeal of live service games, many big players have struggled to deliver on promises, affecting gamers' trust.
- Anthem's troubled launch and subsequent failure raised concerns about studios shifting to live service models without meeting player expectations.
- Games like Anthem, Redfall, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and Concord have failed to deliver on promised content, impacting player trust.
- The cancellation of major game plans and the removal of entire gaming experiences have further eroded trust in live service games and developers.
- Gamers have become more cautious, adopting a 'wait-and-see' approach towards new live service games due to past disappointments and broken promises.
- Marathon faces challenges in winning over players who are hesitant to support a game with limited content or uncertain potential.
- Trust needs to be earned in the gaming industry, as players remember past failures and demand high-quality experiences from live service games like Marathon.
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