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Marathon Launches on PS5/PC in March 2026 - Bungie's Team-Based Shooter Offers Free Content Updates and Enhanced Gameplay

Bungie's team-based, first-person extraction shooter, Marathon, is launching in March 2026 on PS5 and PC. The base price will be either $39.99 or $34.99, with regional pricing details to follow. Bungie assures players that Marathon will feature no pay-to-win elements, and all gameplay updates—including maps, Runner shells, and events—will be provided free of charge. Following the launch, Bungie intends to release regular, free content updates throughout the year, starting with Season 1, which will introduce the Cryo Archive. The development team has focused on enhancing the game's audio and visual fidelity, zone design, and loot mechanics to ensure distinctive maps. They have also deepened the narrative woven into the game's environments. To address player feedback, Bungie has implemented proximity chat and solo queues. Players can also utilize Rook, a Runner husk that allows them to analyze ongoing matches. Other improvements include visual enhancements and replacing static backpacks with decaying corpses for eliminated Runners. Marathon will launch with four maps centered on eliminating enemies and gathering loot to improve future sessions, offering both weapon and Runner upgrades. Players can further customize their experience through gun modifications, allowing them to alter weapon behavior and recreate iconic gear from previous installments.

Bungie's Marathon Reboot: Free Content and Player-Driven Improvements in March 2026

Furthermore, Bungie has resolved technical challenges and plagiarism allegations associated with Marathon. Recent playtests have reportedly generated more positive player feedback. With its March 2026 release, Marathon promises a fair and evolving gameplay experience, underscored by Bungie's commitment to ongoing, free content and player-driven improvements.

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