A new job posting found on the official Bungie website is a big hint that the studio’s upcoming online shooterMarathonwill be using an updated version of an existing engine Bungie has used before. This isn’t the first time a job listing has given insight intoBungie’s newest project, and it’s helping gamers paint a broader picture of whatMarathonis all about.
There isn’t much known about Bungie’srevival of theMarathonfranchise, but small clues have helped curious fans get a better idea of what can be expected in the game. So far, it’s known that the game isn’t a direct sequel to the franchise, and it’s intended to be a live service shooter. Thanks to job listings that have been posted on the internet by Bungie in the past, gamers have scanned the listings searching for any clues that could possibly be extracted from the posts. These job postings have helped put the puzzle pieces together, but there is still a large shroud of mystery surrounding the title. Although there are still many questions, Bungie’s recent search for a new employee is hinting at what the game’s engine could be.
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An official Bungie job posting titled “Senior Tools Engineer - Tiger Engine Sharing” is searching for someone to upgrade the Tiger Engine that Bungie has used forDestiny. It was previously believed thatBungie was set to ditch Tiger Engine, but this listing may prove that suspicion false. Thanks to the posting on the official Bungie website, it’s highly likely thatMarathonwill be running on Tiger Engine.
Not only does the listing explicitly state that the position’s main responsibility is to upgrade Tiger Engine, but it also openly namesMarathonas one of the games that will be considered when working up the engine upgrade. It’s fascinating just howlittle is known aboutMarathon, but it’s nice to get a glimpse into what engine is being considered when it comes to developing the game.
Working to make Tiger Engine as great as possible is probably the better move for Bungie in the long run, and it’s likely reassuring to manyfans who are intrigued byMarathon. Moving away from an engine that has been proven to work for the studio would be a big risk, but focusing on improving the system that works well will probably pay off for the studio’s future. No matter what Bungie decides to do, the studio has the attention of many fans of the previousMarathonfranchise and has some wondering how Bungie plans on making this new game a fresh experience.
Marathonis currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
