Bungie's new Marathon is finally launching on March 5, ending years of anticipation for the franchise revival. The PvPvE survival extraction shooter will hit PS5, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously, with a $40 Standard Edition and $60 Deluxe Edition mirroring pricing trends in the genre.
This marks the first new Marathon title in decades, departing from the original's single-player roots for a modern extraction-based format. Players explore Tau Ceti IV alone or with friends, scavenging for gear before combat erupts. A new Rook mode lets solo players drop into ongoing matches with basic equipment.
Development faced significant hurdles, including a delayed release from its original September 2025 target and plagiarism accusations that prompted asset reviews. After a reportedly poor Alpha test response and leadership changes, this March launch will test whether Bungie's pedigree can overcome the project's troubled history and deliver a successful extraction shooter entry.
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