Marathon Art Director Joseph Cross Announces Departure From Studio

Cross expressed immense pride in the visual design of Marathon, noting that receiving this level of support for a unique project is unusual. He praised Bungie’s art team as the best in the industry and shared his excitement to experience the game alongside other players. He concluded with a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the project’s success.

Intergalactic Reportedly Targeting Mid-2027 Release

The main focus right now is “Target,” a project Naughty Dog is working on. After the holidays, the studio plans to share its development schedule with employees, but there are worries that overtime will increase as the game gets closer to release. Considering Naughty Dog’s history of demanding work conditions, the recent increase in hours – with some employees already working an extra eight hours a week – could indicate a difficult development period ahead.