Some silliness is going on with the Marathon pre-order launch, and it involves its DNA being inextricably intertwined with Destiny 2.

Marathon has carried a lot of baggage, but here’s what Bungie’s next game actually is and how it’s meant to be played.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet. 2026 has arrived, and with it, another year of Destiny 2.

Destiny 2 heads into 2026 with familiar strengths and familiar baggage, leaving its long-term appeal largely dependent on who ...