
"It’s not a direct sequel to the originals, but something that certainly belongs in the same universe and that feels like a Bungie game.

At the same time, our vision for this game is something new," explained Game Director Christopher Barrett in an official Q&A.

"We have a tremendous amount of respect for the original Marathon games and, from the very start, we’ve wanted to honor that, especially the mythology, story, and themes of the world. Bungie has come out and said that while the game has a new vision and isn't a "direct sequel," it is set in the same universe and draws from Marathon's themes and lore. Since the new Marathon is very different than the original games from the '90s, many fans are wondering if it's actually a sequel or if it's completely rebooting the franchise.
