Bungie’s ‘Marathon’ Art Director Responds to Criticism That the Game Is Too “Bleak”

Is ‘Marathon’s’ Art Style Too Bleak? While the shooter showed off incredible gameplay, its unique art style was divisive among some fans. However, one fan actually received a response from Marathon art director Joseph Cross on Instagram. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time the Marathon art director has responded to fan feedback about the game. It will be interesting to see how fans feel about Marathon‘s art direction when the final game launches on September 23, 2025.