Bungie Announces Marathon Launch in March 2026

Bungie announced on Monday that its upcoming extraction shooter Marathon will launch in March 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, marking the end of a development period marked by delays and player feedback.

The game, priced at $39.99, promises a full experience upon purchase, including access to a roadmap of free post-launch updates such as new maps, character options known as Runner shells, and events. Launch content features four maps: Perimeter, Dire Marsh, Outpost, and the initial zone of the UESC Marathon's Cryo Archive, which serves as an endgame challenge in Season 1. Players will engage in sci-fi survival gameplay, scavenging loot, completing faction requests, and progressing a Codex to uncover narrative elements and unlock cosmetics. New mechanics include weapon customization via mods, proximity chat for immersive interactions, and a solo queue option. Corpses of defeated Runners will decay over time rather than remain as static backpacks, enhancing the sense of danger and environmental storytelling.

Bungie emphasized a player-friendly approach to monetization, stating that Reward Passes will not expire and can be purchased and progressed at any time. "We...