Bungie replace Marathon director amid reports of creative leadership shake-up

Former Valorant director Joe Ziegler replaces Christopher Barrett

Bungie have announced a change in director on theirupcoming revivalof their classic shooterMarathon, amid reports the studio is once again shaking up its creative leadership. FormerValorantdirector Joe Ziegler confirmed his appointment onXwitterlast night, replacing long-time Bungie designer Christopher Barrett in the role.

“For the last 9 months I’ve been working onMarathonas the game director,” Ziegler wrote. “We’re still baking, but I’m excited to share with you more info on the game as we get closer and closer to bringing it to all of you.”

Hey everyone! Fun update: for the last 9Months I’ve been working on Marathon as the game director. We’re still baking, but I’m excited to share with you more info on the game as we get closer and closer to bringing it to all of you.

Marathon has already reportedly shifted direction since Ziegler took charge of it, the IGN report goes on to say, with one source claiming the game will now have a cast of pre-defined heroes to choose from, rather than custom player characters.