Marathon Trailer Leak Suggests March 5, 2026 Release

A trailer for Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon briefly appeared on the Xbox Store, potentially revealing a release date of March 5, 2026, ahead of any official announcement from the developer. The video, which included gameplay footage and cinematic elements, ended with the text "Coming March 5, 2026. Preorder now." It was first spotted by Reddit user TheJuiceBaba, who shared a recording before the post was removed by moderators and the trailer was deleted from the platform.

Bungie had previously confirmed a March 2026 launch window for the game but had not specified an exact date. The early appearance of the trailer suggests a possible upload error, either on Bungie's side or through Xbox's systems. While the company has not commented on the incident, the swift removal of the content lends credibility to the information, as similar leaks in the past have preceded formal reveals. Preorders are not yet available on major platforms, including the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, and Steam.

Marathon, a revival of Bungie's 1990s sci-fi franchise, marks the studio's entry into the extraction shooter genre, where players scavenge resources and escape while facing rivals and...