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Marathon is an upcoming extraction shooter from Bungie Studios, the team behind Halo and Destiny. Read our article to find out the latest updates on the game!
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Marathon News
2025
December 15, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon finally has a new release window, March 2026, as announced by Bungie. They also revealed that Marathon will be selling for $39.99. The game was originally set to launch in September 2025 but was delayed back in June.
November 23, 2025
⚫︎ Another Marathon playtest, the Second Closed Technical Test, is coming in December but this one is restricted to North America and it's still 'strictly under an NDA'.
November 20, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon cinematic director Alberto Mielgo says the 8-minute reveal video was not made with AI, exasperatedly pointing out that all the art, design, and assets used in the game were done with a "huge team."
October 6, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon closed technical test set for October 22 to 28. The Closed Technical Test requires players to sign an NDA in order to participate.
August 8, 2025
⚫︎ Sony addresses the indefinite delay for Marathon, dispelling rumors surrounding the game's "live service model" and noting Bungie's more independent studio structure.
August 7, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon is expected to launch before March 3036, according to Sony CFO. This release date is based on the progress that Bungie has made on the game so far.
June 19 2025
⚫︎ Marathon developers deny that the game will be cancelled or pivoted following the indefinite delays.
June 20, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon has been delayed indefinitely due to "passionate feedback" from fans. The reception to the game's closed beta has prompted Bungie and Sony to reevaluate the game's future.
June 17, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon's plagiarism controversy won't be slowing down its impending FY 2025 release date, according to Bungie's development team.
May 24, 2025
⚫︎ A delay to Marathon's release date is looking more likely following poor team morale and plagiarism controversy.
May 19, 2025
⚫︎ Bungie morale in 'free fall' ahead of make-or-break Marathon launch. (Game Developer) The drop in morale follows the mixed reception to the game's closed beta and the reported use of stolen assets.
May 17, 2025
⚫︎ Bungie pulls Marathon gameplay after art plagiarism storm. The company is now also reviewing all the art and assets used for the game.
April 27, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon is implementing big changes for the next alpha update, (Game Rant) disabling aim assist for keyboard and mouse players among other requested features.
April 21, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon developers address pricing concerns, noting that conversations are already happening within the team to ensure that the game remains below standard premium pricing.
April 17, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon F2P rumors dispelled, with Bungie noting that the game will be a premium title. The game's official price is set to release in the summer.
April 12, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon received a confirmed release date during a gameplay reveal showcase. The game is set to release on September 23, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
April 6, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon Gameplay Reveal Showcase set for April 12. The showcase will reveal the game's combat, story, pricing, and connection to the old Marathon series.
April 4, 2025
⚫︎ Marathon's social media pages share a vague graphic, hinting at the game's art style and some progress in development.
2024
October 24, 2024
⚫︎ Marathon gets proof-of-life update from Bungie, with playtesting coming in 2025.
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