‘There were a lot of disagreements across the place’: Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler on leading Bungie’s extraction shooter, playing Path of Exile for 3,437 hours, and why he’ll never uninstall Kingdom Hearts

Former Bungie game director Joe Ziegler discussed the challenges of leading Marathon, the studio’s extraction shooter, in an interview about his career and gaming habits. He said disagreements were common during development, offering a glimpse into the creative tensions behind a major game project.

Ziegler also spoke about his extensive playtime in Path of Exile, totalling 3,437 hours, and his attachment to Kingdom Hearts, which he says he will never uninstall. The article frames these details as part of a broader conversation about his work at Bungie and the games that have shaped his own play.