Bungie’s upcoming title, Marathon, has generated much talk since its recent reveal. As fans eagerly await this foray into extraction shooters, discussions around the game’s price have surfaced prominently.
A new report suggests that Marathon‘s launch price will be an approachable $40, echoing sentiments from titles like Helldivers 2. This pricing strategy is exciting given the current trend of games launching closer to the $70 mark.
The development team appears keen on offering a paid experience for Marathon, despite speculation about a potential free-to-play model supported by microtransactions. It seems Bungie is committed to a different approach that involves both an upfront cost and additional monetization down the line. Welcome to live service gaming.
A report by Forbes’ Paul Tassi reinforces earlier claims that Marathon‘s price won’t reach today’s typical heights of $70. Tassi states:
“At this time, as everyone assumes, Marathon costs $40 in the vein of Helldivers 2.”
Tassi also mentioned that even with some community concerns, Bungie won’t pivot late in development to change toward a free-to-play model.
I find myself on board with paying $40 for what promises to be an interesting shooter experience, even if there are elements I’m pondering regarding its overall delivery later this year.
Bungie recently lifted the NDA for its upcoming closed alpha testing phase. This move aims to foster transparency and perhaps improve confidence among prospective players, and feedback from social circles indicates it’s resonating well so far.
