Bungie’s latest title, Marathon, is struggling to maintain its player base. Less than two months since its launch, the Steam concurrent player count has dipped below 20,000. As of the 27th, the daily peak has failed to recover, stagnating in the high 10,000s.

Following its official launch on March 5, the game hit an impressive peak of 88,000 concurrent players, suggesting a strong start. However, in the short time since its release, that figure has plummeted by roughly 80%.

Marathon is a PvPvE game where players take on the role of a cybernetic mercenary called a 'Runner,' scavenging for loot on alien worlds before making an escape. Bungie has been actively supporting the game, releasing a mid-season update on April 14 that introduced solo player support, new gear, and a ranked mode beta, maintaining a consistent patch cycle of every two to three weeks.

Weekly Steam user reviews highlight that Bungie’s signature punchy gunplay and fluid movement—familiar to Destiny players—remain top-tier, with the unique art style and sound design also receiving praise. However, players have pointed out that cheaters are rampant in Asian servers and high-rank matches, and that the entry barrier for solo players is quite high. Additionally, issues such as matchmaking and performance stutters have been reported. While the overall user rating remains 'Very Positive' (36,178 reviews, 85% positive), addressing these technical and systemic issues will be key to the game's long-term success.

Elsewhere on the Steam charts, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has climbed to 10th place as the medieval game festival draws to a close. Vampire Crawler has slipped to 8th, while deep discounts have helped Ready or Not and EA Sports FC 26 climb into the rankings.

In the daily peak concurrent players top 20, Windblown surged to 211,127 players over the weekend, taking 7th place. Crimson Desert climbed to 11th with 134,225 players, while Slay the Spire 2 is holding steady in the 200,000s, despite an overall cooling off in its player base.