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Bungie has officially confirmed the release date for its revitalised Sci-Fi FPS, Marathon. The extraction shooter is scheduled to arrive on March 5, 2026.
This announcement follows a leak earlier today, where a trailer appeared prematurely on the game’s Xbox Club page. Shortly after, the developer verified the date. The game will launch simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Additionally, Bungie confirmed that crossplay and cross-save features will be available immediately at launch for players with a Bungie.net account.
From Mixed Alpha to Official Launch
The path to this release date has seen adjustments. Bungie first announced Marathon at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase. It marked the studio’s first new project following its acquisition by Sony in 2022.
However, development hit a snag during the Summer 2025 closed alpha tests. Feedback was mixed. While critics praised the art direction and atmosphere, they expressed strong reservations regarding meta-progression and moment-to-moment gameplay. Consequently, Bungie delayed the title just a month later. Now, seven months after that delay, the studio has returned with a clear vision, a new trailer, and a concrete launch date.
New Gameplay Mechanics & Star-Studded Cast
The latest gameplay trailer showcases a refined loop. Players will complete contracts for six distinct factions. Success relies on utilising special abilities to outmanoeuvre AI and player opponents. These abilities include:
- Grappling Hooks: Attach seemingly to thin air for traversal.
- Decoys: Summon clones to distract enemies.
Furthermore, players will unlock narrative “Codex” entries by finishing missions, earning achievements, and discovering narrative items.
Bungie also revealed a massive voice cast featuring industry icons, including several alumni from Baldur’s Gate 3:
- Samantha Béart (Karlach)
- Neil Newbon (Astarion)
- Jennifer English (Shadowheart)
- Roger Clark (Red Dead Redemption 2)
- Ben Starr (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
Marathon Editions & Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-orders are now open. Every pre-order, regardless of the edition, grants five cosmetic rewards for Marathon and three exotic rewards for Destiny 2.
Below is the full breakdown of available editions:
| Edition | Price | Content Included |
| Standard Edition | $39.99 | Base Game |
| Deluxe Edition | $59.99 |
1x Premium Rewards Pass Voucher 200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens Midnight Decay Set: 2 Weapon Cosmetics (Shotgun, AR) & 4 Runner Cosmetics (Vandal, Destroyer, Assassin, Thief Shells) |
| Collector’s Edition |
$229.99 ($170 without game code) |
Physical: 1/6th Scale Thief Statue (LED), Silkworm Miniature, Iron-on Patch, 6 Art Postcards Packaging: Hexagon Packaging with Lenticular Poster, Environmental Art Display Box Digital: Bungie Store Bonus (Zero Step Emblem & Background) |
Note:
The $170 version of Collector’s Edition excludes the game code.
The Collector’s Edition statue requires a USB-C connection for its LED lights.
These are the PLaystation 5 prices. The prices on Steam and Xbox are lower.
