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Marathon Game Director Joe Ziegler Departs Bungie Amid Studio Turmoil
Joe Ziegler, the game director for Bungie's live-service shooter Marathon, has left the studio as the project faces declining player counts and Bungie navigates significant internal challenges following recent mass layoffs. Ziegler, previously known for his work as a director on VALORANT, was leading the game's development during a particularly turbulent period for the company. Bungie stated the game's development will continue under new leadership.
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A month after mass layoffs at Bungie, Marathon game director Joe Ziegler is leaving the studio
Rock Paper ShotgunJul 18
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PolygonJul 17
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Push SquareJul 17
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KotakuJul 17
What we know
- Joe Ziegler, Marathon's game director and former VALORANT director, has departed from Bungie
- The departure occurs as Marathon experiences dropping player numbers and follows recent mass layoffs at the studio
- Bungie confirmed development of Marathon will proceed under new direction and leadership
- The exodus reflects ongoing instability at Bungie, a studio historically known for long-term projects like Destiny
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