Gear Up for a ‘Marathon’ Career: Bungie’s Essential Game Picks!

Marathon is proceeding with its anticipated 2025 launch, which I will only trust once it materializes. A key element in ensuring the game’s success lies in…creating a game that players are eager to engage with. While certain elements of the “Bungie shooter enchantment” found in titles like Destiny and Halo will undeniably influence Marathon, Bungie is also drawing inspiration from a variety of other shooters. For a new role, they seek a Gameplay Analyst well-versed in certain specific games.

The position, first discovered by Destiny Tracker, requests applicants to:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of both micro and macro decisions within FPS Games, particularly the extraction shooter sub-genre.
• They should have at least 200+ hours in Escape from Tarkov or a comparable game.
• They must frequently engage in Ranked Modes in COD Warzone, Apex, or Rainbow Six: Siege.

Thus, that encompasses one extraction shooter, two battle royales, and one tactical shooter. The Tarkov stipulation is particularly steep considering that Marathon is fundamentally an extraction shooter. The “hero” system for Marathon is described as being somewhat akin to Apex or Siege, with varied classes featuring unique abilities, but utilizing discovered loot and offering a degree of customization. Naturally, Bungie is also keen to differentiate itself from the competition.

Nevertheless, a note of caution regarding the application for this role. Although it may appear as a dream job to some, I’ve learned of occasions where “hiring fans” at Bungie did not go smoothly, and concerning compensation? Here’s what laid-off ex-Bungie Head Counsel Don McGowan expressed the following:

“[In] gaming companies, one of the things they could often get away with is low wages, because you’re engaged in a game you adore,” stated McGowan. “And we absolutely capitalized on that at Bungie. We recruited fans because fans would work for less.”

The salary range provided here is from $71,000 to $81,000 at the “Bellevue” rate, the pricier section of Seattle where Bungie is situated, yet they indicate that it may be “adjusted to the local market” for remote positions elsewhere. Just…ensure that you are compensated fairly, as this role will be critical in ensuring that Marathon achieves the desired results.

Bungie is aiming significantly with Marathon, considering that they anticipate being able to make a strong entrance with the leading extraction shooter available (at least in terms of financial backing). The issue is whether the market desires or necessitates a significant extraction shooter apart from Tarkov being the primary choice, but given Bungie’s standing, they hold an advantage over most competitors. We shall see if that 2025 target can be met.

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