Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon has surged to third place on Steam's bestsellers chart, climbing 58 spots in just one week ahead of its server slam event. The game's rapid ascent has pushed past competitors like Arc Raiders and the popular Warframe, signaling strong player interest despite a lukewarm reception earlier this year.

This momentum marks a significant turnaround for Marathon, which faced delays and mixed early feedback. The game was originally scheduled for a September release but was pushed to March 5 after initial concerns. Now, with over 10,000 new wishlists in the past week and ranking as the 35th most wishlisted game on Steam, Marathon appears to have captured renewed attention from the gaming community.

Players can experience the game firsthand during the server slam event running from February 26 to March 2, just days before the official March 5 launch. This playtest represents a critical opportunity for Bungie to showcase Marathon's gameplay and potentially convert curious wishlisters into buyers. The strong chart performance suggests the studio's extraction shooter may be poised for a successful debut despite its rocky start.