Former Marathon director says Bungie had many disagreements on game's direction
Joe Zeigler, who worked at Bungie for almost four years and left after Marathon launched, says he advised on uniting competing ideas.
Former Marathon game director Joe Zeigler said Bungie had many internal disagreements about the direction of the game, in an interview with PCGamer.
Zeigler said he advised on bringing competing ideas together into a cohesive direction. He joined Bungie in an advisory role before taking a leadership position on Marathon.
Zeigler worked at Bungie for almost four years and left after Marathon came out. He said he is now working on an unannounced new project.
Context around the studio
Bungie ended updates for Destiny 2. Marathon launched to a mixed and muted response, followed by layoffs, according to gamesradar.com.
Quick answers
What did Joe Zeigler say about Marathon's development?
He said there were many disagreements at Bungie about the direction of the game, and that he advised on bringing competing ideas together into a cohesive direction.
How long did Joe Zeigler work at Bungie?
He worked at Bungie for almost four years and left after Marathon came out.
What is Joe Zeigler working on now?
He said he is working on an unannounced new project.