Marathon, the highly anticipated extraction shooter from Bungie, is set to launch this fall.
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Marathon is Bungie’s eagerly awaited extraction shooter, and the studio has just released a new gameplay overview trailer along with a launch date: September 23, 2025. In this game, you assume the role of a Runner, a cybernetic humanoid tasked with exploring the ruins of the planet Tau Ceti IV to uncover its mysteries and collect as much loot as possible.
The reveal was made through an alternate reality game, where thousands of community members worked together to uncover the release date. Long-time Bungie fans may recall that Halo 2 had a similar announcement method through the famous I Love Bees campaign. Additionally, Bungie has announced a closed alpha test scheduled to begin on April 23, 2025. Interested participants can join the community Discord for a chance to register.
“In Marathon, players take on the role of a Runner, a cybernetic mercenary searching the remnants of a lost colony on Tau Ceti IV for wealth and power. Players will form crews of three to compete against rival Runner teams and hostile security forces for weapons and upgrades. Survive, and everything they've scavenged will be theirs to keep for future missions on Tau Ceti IV—or, for the brave, a journey to the abandoned Marathon ship that looms overhead,” the team explained.
Bungie is renowned for the Halo and Destiny franchises, both of which share an exceptional gunplay experience that makes them a delight to play. The forthcoming Marathon serves as a sort of continuation of the original Marathon trilogy that debuted in 1994. If you are old enough to have enjoyed the original—or are curious enough to explore it now—you might have an inkling of the secrets that await on Tau Ceti IV.
The new Marathon certainly revives an old IP, albeit with a fresh twist. While Bungie hasn't explicitly stated the two titles are connected, it’s easy to draw parallels between them. Those who haven’t played the original won’t feel left out, but dedicated fans will notice references sprinkled throughout.
Marathon is set to launch on September 23 for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series and will feature full cross-play and cross-save capabilities. There has yet to be any announcement regarding whether it will be available on Game Pass at launch or not.
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Marathon, the highly anticipated extraction shooter from Bungie, is set to launch this fall.
Bungie has just provided an extensive preview of Marathon's gameplay along with the eagerly anticipated release date.