Developer Bungie has just confirmed that Marathon will be releasing on March 5, 2026. This official confirmation comes just hours after Marathon's release date was leaked via a trailer that went up early on the game's Xbox Club page.
A revitalization of Bungie's 1990s Sci-Fi FPS series, Marathon was first announced at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase, marking the first new project Bungie had revealed following Sony's acquisition of the studio in 2022. Back in the summer of 2025, Marathon had its first closed alpha tests and the feedback following the sessions was mixed to say the least. While critics and early players praised Marathon's Sci-Fi atmosphere and art direction, they had some strong reservations over just about everything else, from meta progression to moment-to-moment gameplay. Just a month later, Bungie confirmed that Marathon was being delayed.
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Marathon Confirms March 5, 2026 Release Date
Flash forward seven months and Marathon finally has a new release date. Marathon will launch on March 5, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with crossplay and cross-save being available at launch to those with a Bungie.net account. On top of announcing a release date, Bungie has released a new Marathon gameplay trailer, one that gives fans a much clearer overview of its gameplay loop, its Sci-Fi world, and the general tone that the game is going for.
In Marathon's latest gameplay trailer, fans can spot a few special abilities that will give them an edge against both the extraction shooter's AI and player-controlled opponents, such as a grappling hook that can seemingly attach to air and the ability to summon a clone to distract enemies. In the official announcement of Marathon's release date on Bungie.net, it's said that players will be able to complete contracts for six distinct factions, and that by completing those missions, earning in-game achievements, and finding "narrative items", players will unlock Codex entries that they can view outside of missions that will shed more light on Marathon's world and story.
The official Bungie.net announcement also confirmed Marathon's English voice cast, which features some prominent industry icons. Several Baldur's Gate 3 alumni appear on Marathon's cast list, including Samantha Béart (Karlach), Neil Newbon (Astarion), and Jennifer English (Shadowheart). Red Dead Redemption 2's Roger Clark will also appear in Marathon, alongside Dispatch's Erin Yvette, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Ben Starr, and The Walking Dead's Dave Fennoy.
Every Marathon Pre-Order Bonus and Edition Explained
With a release date now officially confirmed, pre-orders for Marathon have opened. There are three editions of Marathon for fans to choose from, all three of which will be available for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. Pre-ordering any edition of Marathon will grant players five cosmetic rewards for Marathon and three cosmetic rewards for Destiny 2:
Marathon:
- ZERO STEP 004 CE Tactical Sidearm Style
- ZERO STEP RC Weapon Charm
- ZERO STEP SHIFT Weapon Sticker
- APOGEE INTERCEPT Background
- APOGEE INTERCEPT Emblem
Destiny 2:
- UESC Echo-type Shell Exotic Ghost
- UESC Rover Exotic Ship
- UESC Sprinter Exotic Sparrow
Everything Included in Marathon's Standard Edition — $39.99
- Base game
Everything Included in Marathon's Deluxe Edition — $59.99
- 1x Premium Rewards Pass Voucher
- 200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens
- Weapon Cosmetic - MIDNIGHT DECAY [Misriah 2442 Pump Shotgun Style]
- Weapon Cosmetic - MIDNIGHT DECAY [Overrun AR Style]
- Runner Cosmetic - MIDNIGHT DECAY [Vandal Shell Style]
- Runner Cosmetic - MIDNIGHT DECAY [Destroyer Shell Style]
- Runner Cosmetic - MIDNIGHT DECAY [Assassin Shell Style]
- Runner Cosmetic - MIDNIGHT DECAY [Thief Shell Style]
Everything Included in Marathon's Collector's Edition — $229.99 or $170 with No Game Code
- 1/6th Scale Thief Statue with LED lights
- Lights only work when statue is plugged in
- USB-A to USB-C 1-meter-length charge cable included
- Requires 5V USB port (wall adapter not included)
- Collectible Silkworm Miniature
- Iron-on Embroidered Patch
- 6 Art Postcards
- Hexagon Packaging with Lenticular Poster
- Display box featuring environmental art
- In-game Bonus Cosmetics for purchasing from the Bungie Store:
- Zero Step Emblem
- Zero Step Background
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Extraction Shooter, FPS, Multiplayer
