United Kingdom, Jan. 28 -- Marathon's former art director Joseph Cross belives "it will pan out" for Bungie's upcoming shooter.

Cross - who recently departed Bungie after more than a decade at the studio - has spoken positively about the project just months ahead of its planned March launch.

Cross served as Marathon's art director and left the studio in late 2025, a move that raised eyebrows given the timing and the pressure surrounding Bungie's next major release.

In an interview, Cross acknowledged the noise around Marathon - from doubts about its gameplay loop to criticism of its bold, stylised art direction - but said he remains proud of the work his team delivered.

He said: "I believe in what we've done. I think we did something ...