After a tumultuous growth cycle, Bungie’s subsequent massive launch, Marathon, launches for PC, PS5, and Xbox Collection X|S on March 5, 2026. The multiplayer extraction shooter revives Bungie’s traditional Marathon sequence from the early Nineteen Nineties, set many years after the unique trilogy–making it an ideal entry level for newcomers whereas providing a novel return to the legacy sequence for long-time followers. Preorders can be found now for the digital-only launch on all platforms–and in case you’re taking part in on PC, it can save you some money by preordering at Fanatical. Fanatical is providing the Marathon Standard Edition for $34.39 (was $40) and the Deluxe Edition for $51.59 (was $60). Shopping for via Fanatical will get you an official Steam key, plus a 5% off coupon code usable on a future buy at Fanatical. You additionally get all of the Marathon preorder bonuses, which we have outlined under.
Marathon Preorder Bonuses
By pre-purchasing Marathon on any platform, you will acquire entry to a handful in-game objects and cosmetics. This is what’s included:
- ZERO STEP 004 CE Tactical Sidearm Type
- ZERO STEP RC Weapon Attraction
- ZERO STEP SHIFT Weapon Sticker
- APOGEE INTERCEPT Background
- APOGEE INTERCEPT Emblem
And in case you occur to be a Future 2 participant, you will obtain some Marathon-themed bonuses as effectively. These things are linked to your Bungie.internet account and accessible in Future 2 as soon as you’ve got claimed the preorder bonus:
- UESC Echo-type Shell Unique Ghost
- UESC Rover Unique Ship
- UESC Sprinter Unique Sparrow
Marathon Collector’s Version
$230 | Releases March 5
Unique to Bungie.internet, the Marathon Collector’s Version is accessible in two variations: a $230 model consists of the total recreation (within the type of a digital obtain code) on the platform of your choice–either PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X|S, or PC by way of Steam. You’ll additionally get some spectacular bodily bonuses, and every little thing is bundled properly in a large, detailed field. See what you will obtain under:
- Marathon Full Recreation Obtain
- All Deluxe Version Content material
- Premium Hexagon Packaging
- 1/6-Scale Statue of the Thief Runner Shell on Dire Marsh
- Collectible Sekiguchi WEAVEworm
- Embroidered Patch
- Postcards
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- Lenticular Poster
- Zero Step Digital Emblem
- Zero Step Digital Background
Marathon Collector’s Version (No Recreation Code)
$170 | Releases March 5
This model of the Collector’s Version consists of all of the bodily and in-game extras listed above, however doesn’t embody the total digital recreation obtain. Consider this as extra of a Collector’s Version improve.
Marathon is Bungie’s latest aggressive PvPvE extraction shooter. In it, you will full goals and take out enemies in six groups of three. Matches are given cut-off dates primarily based on the map dimension, with the Dire Marsh stage giving gamers 25 minutes to assemble loot and extract alive. You can play Marathon solo, however you will nonetheless queue in opposition to full groups of three in case you’re after much more of a problem. You’ll play as Runners, every with their very own bespoke loadouts, skills, roles, and ultimates. There might be 4 Runners to select from at launch, with extra coming in future updates. The voice forged for Marathon boasts a formidable roster of online game veterans, together with Jennifer English, Neil Newbon, Ben Starr, Fred Tatasciore, Emily O’Brien, Dave Fennoy, and Wealthy Keeble, amongst others.
Should you’re planning on taking part in Marathon on PlayStation, you can even preorder the Restricted Version DualSense controller from PlayStation Direct. It has a novel colour scheme and suits proper in with the sport’s and collector’s version’s aesthetic — all white with neon inexperienced accents and industrial designs. The controller comes out with the sport on March 5, and is accessible to preorder for $84.
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