Marathon Set to Release on March 5 for $40

Bungie’s highly anticipated extraction shooter, Marathon, is set to launch on March 5, as revealed in a new gameplay trailer that coincides with the opening of preorders. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, priced at $40. The trailer reintroduces players to Tau Ceti IV, a colony where you’ll take on the role of runners, tasked with infiltrating enemy forces and extracting valuable gear. You’ll have access to various Runner Shells, each offering unique abilities and perks, allowing you to define your role in a team or customize your playstyle for solo missions. The art style remains visually stunning, showcasing Bungie’s renowned gunplay in the action-packed sequences. Originally slated for a September 23, 2025 release, Marathon faced an indefinite delay after public tests raised concerns about its mechanics. Bungie has identified key areas for improvement, including survival elements, lore and world-building, and enhancing social experiences for solo and duo players. Fans have been reassured that the game will launch before the end of March 2026, with a public beta scheduled for later in February. The development of Marathon has not been without controversy, including a settlement with an artist who accused the studio of using assets without permission. Meanwhile, Arc Raiders has surged in popularity within the extraction shooter genre, attracting hundreds of thousands of concurrent players since its release.