Bungie Loses Marathon Art Director Joseph Cross After 13 Years

Joseph Cross, the art director for Marathon, has parted ways with Bungie after dedicating 13 years to the company. In a statement, Cross revealed that his departure was a personal decision, though he did not elaborate on the reasons behind it. He expressed his admiration for the project and the team's achievements, stating, 'I'm incredibly proud of the visual world we built for Marathon.' Cross also took to social media to share his appreciation for the support he received and announced that he looks forward to enjoying the game as a fan. During his tenure at Bungie, Cross worked his way up from lead concept artist to senior art director, playing a key role in the Destiny franchise and leading the art direction for Marathon. His career spans multiple notable companies, including Electronic Arts and Probably Monsters. The news of Cross's departure comes as Marathon faces an indefinite delay, with a newly announced launch window set for March 2026. Initially scheduled for release in September 2025, the game's launch was postponed to allow for further development. Despite the delay, Sony remains committed to launching the title as planned.