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Bungie's Marathon: $14 'Deluxe' Edition Deception Revealed
6 Jun
Summary
- Players thought they bought the deluxe edition for $14, but got only cosmetics.
- The pricing error originated from how Sony lists game versions on the PlayStation Store.
- This incident marks another challenge for Bungie's new title, Marathon.
Players engaging with Bungie's advertised free week of Marathon encountered a significant pricing issue. Many believed they were purchasing the deluxe edition for $14, a steep discount from its usual price. However, they discovered their purchase only included cosmetic items, not the full deluxe game content.
This widespread confusion appears to be a result of how the PlayStation Store presents different game versions. When a free trial of Marathon was added to a player's library, the store subsequently displayed a $14 price for the deluxe edition. This price represented the difference for cosmetic content rather than the full game.
This incident follows other challenges for Marathon during its free week. The game initially saw a surge in players on Steam but then experienced server problems requiring emergency maintenance. This latest controversy, originating on the PlayStation platform, adds to the game's struggles to maintain popularity despite positive reviews.
