Marathon

Marathon

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Initial Release: Mar 5, 2026

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Xbox Series X/S

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15 hrs

Main Story

67 hrs

Story + Sides

155 hrs

Everything

58 hrs

All Styles

Game Help

Marathon Guide

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Marathon Review

9

EDITORS' CHOICE

amazing

Marathon is a ruthless and unforgiving extraction shooter that’s worth every ounce of hell it puts you through.

Summary

Marathon is a PvP-focused extraction shooter set on the mysterious planet of Tau Ceti IV. Players inhabit the bodies of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries who have been designed to survive the planet’s harsh environments, exploring the lost colony that once inhabited Tau Ceti’s surface

Content Rating

Language, Violence, Animated Blood, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact

Developers

Bungie Software

Publishers

Bungie Software

Franchises

Features

Online Co-Op Multiplayer, Online Versus Multiplayer, Cross-Platform Play

Initial Release

Mar 5, 2026

Platforms

Xbox Series X/S

Genres

Sci-Fi, Shooter

'Extraction Is Still a Major Part of Marathon' – Marathon Game Director Reassures Fans Main Game Mode Isn't Going Anywhere

'Extraction Is Still a Major Part of Marathon' – Marathon Game Director Reassures Fans Main Game Mode Isn't Going Anywhere

1d ago - And it'll get better.

Bungie Says Marathon Flopped Because It Was Too Hard - IGN Daily Fix

Bungie Says Marathon Flopped Because It Was Too Hard - IGN Daily Fix

Bungie Says Marathon Flopped Because It Was Too Hard

Bungie Says Marathon Flopped Because It Was Too Hard

6d ago - "One of the things we learned at launch is that our game is pretty niche."

Bungie Finally Details Radical Changes for Marathon

Bungie Finally Details Radical Changes for Marathon

7d ago - Not just extraction anymore.

Marathon - Official 'Future of Marathon' Vidoc Part 1

Marathon - Official 'Future of Marathon' Vidoc Part 1

7d ago - A PvE mode, an experimental Team Deathmatch mode, social space, and more.

Bungie Bosses Promise to ‘Evolve’ Marathon, Deny Game Will ‘Replace’ Destiny

Bungie Bosses Promise to ‘Evolve’ Marathon, Deny Game Will ‘Replace’ Destiny

10d ago - "We’re going to expand it into a deeper survival experience."

Bungie Denies Rumor It Plans to Merge the Destiny and Marathon IPs, Confirms Marathon December and March 2027 Updates Are Free

Bungie Denies Rumor It Plans to Merge the Destiny and Marathon IPs, Confirms Marathon December and March 2027 Updates Are Free

Sep 17, 2026 - Ghost in the machine.

Marathon Delays Next Major Update, Puts Focus on PvE, and Moves Away from Seasonal Content Amidst Bungie Struggles

Marathon Delays Next Major Update, Puts Focus on PvE, and Moves Away from Seasonal Content Amidst Bungie Struggles

Sep 14, 2026 - Hail mary.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Leads String of No-Shows During Sony's September 2026 PlayStation State of Play

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Leads String of No-Shows During Sony's September 2026 PlayStation State of Play

Sep 3, 2026 - Marathon, not a sprint.

People Are Spamming Sony's State of Play Chat With Destiny 3 Requests

People Are Spamming Sony's State of Play Chat With Destiny 3 Requests

Sep 3, 2026 - It's worth a shot.