Bungie has set a March 2026 release window for Marathon, its multiplayer shooter, and confirmed pricing of $39.99 in the United States for the PS5 and PC versions. The studio says the launch price will be matched at €39.99 and £34.99, and that all buyers will receive access to a roadmap of free updates throughout the year. Bungie also confirmed that “Marathon’s Rewards Passes will not expire, and you’ll be able purchase and unlock prior Passes,” a change meant to avoid time-limited progression pressure as the game moves into a live service model. Read the full Bungie announcement on Bungie.net for more details.
Recent technical tests produced stronger player feedback compared with earlier trials, and Bungie framed that improvement as part of the lead-up to March. The project also reached a resolution on an earlier asset dispute, which the studio says has been settled. Marathon’s roadmap and non-expiring Rewards Passes mark a clear stance on how Bungie intends to handle seasonal content and progression. The studio’s messaging leans toward letting players access past content after launch rather than making items permanently time-limited.
For players who want to see the developer’s presentation on the game, Bungie posted a video overview that accompanies the announcement.
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Marathon
Developed by Bungie
A PvP-focused extraction shooter set on the mysterious planet of Tau Ceti IV, Marathon will see players inhabit the bodies of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries who have been designed to survive the planet’s harsh environments and explore the lost colony that once inhabited Tau Ceti’s surface. Players will engage solo or in crews of three, searching for mysterious alien artifacts, as well as for valuable loot and new weapons and gear that they can add to their collection.
- Genre: Shooter
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Modes: Multiplayer, Battle Royale
- Publisher: Bungie
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Age Rating:
GRAC 15+
