Marathon Release Date Confirmed After Xbox Leak
▼ Summary
– Marathon, Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter, is officially releasing on March 5th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC via Steam.
– The game is set on the derelict colony Tau Ceti 4, featuring a PvPvE world where players scavenge and face rival Runners and hostile forces.
– Multiple editions are available for pre-order, including a Standard, Deluxe, and a premium Collector’s Edition with physical items like a statue.
– The release date confirmation follows an earlier leak from a since-removed Xbox Store trailer that had revealed the same March 5th date.
– The game’s art director, Joseph Cross, recently departed Bungie, stating it was his own decision following a controversy over unauthorized artwork use.
The highly anticipated release date for Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, is now official. The game will launch on March 5th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. This confirmation follows a brief leak from an Xbox Store pre-order trailer that was quickly removed, though the information has now been verified by the developer.
A new trailer sets the tone, stating, “Secrets. Buried and rotting. With the UESC holding the shovel. That’s where you come in, Runner.” Players will infiltrate the dark sci-fi world of Tau Ceti 4, a derelict colony filled with rival Runners, hostile security forces, and unpredictable environments. The gameplay emphasizes team-based or solo extraction, featuring scavenging, buildcrafting, and PvPvE challenges centered on the derelict Marathon ship looming above the planet.
Alongside a Standard Edition, Bungie is offering several premium options. A Deluxe Edition will include exclusive Runner and Weapon cosmetics. For dedicated fans, there is also a Marathon Collector’s Edition, described as a “premium unboxing experience.” This special set includes a detailed 1/6-scale Thief Runner Shell statue, a collectible miniature WEAVEworm, an embroidered patch, postcards, and various digital rewards.
This specific March 5th date provides clarity after Bungie’s initial announcement in December, which only confirmed a general March 2025 release window. The lead-up to launch has seen some notable changes within the development team. Last month, art director Joseph Cross, a veteran Bungie developer, announced his departure from the studio. Cross expressed pride in the visual world created for Marathon and stated his decision to leave was personal, made so he could enjoy the game as a fan. His exit followed the discovery that the game had used an external artist’s work without proper permission, an issue that was subsequently addressed.
With the release date now locked in, players can prepare to dive into the tense, squad-based action of this new chapter from the renowned studio.
(Source: EuroGamer)
