Marathon release date confirmed, collector's edition revealed

Developer Bungie has just confirmed Marathon Will be released on March 5, 2026. This official confirmation comes after few hours MarathonThe release date was leaked via a trailer that went up early on the game's Xbox Club page.

A revival of Bungie's 1990 Sci-Fi FPS series, Marathon It was first announced at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase, as the first new project revealed by Bungie since Sony acquired the studio in 2022. In the summer of 2025, Marathon It had its first closed alpha test and the feedback after the session was mixed to say the least. While praised by critics and early players Marathon's sci-fi atmosphere and art direction, they had some strong reservations about everything from meta progression to moment-to-moment gameplay. A month later, Bungie confirmed Marathon There was a delay.

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Marathon confirms a March 5, 2026 release date

Flash forward seven months and Marathon Finally has a new release date. Marathon Launching on March 5, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, crossplay and cross-saves will be available at launch for those with a Bungie.net account. On top of announcing a release date, Bungie has released a new one Marathon The gameplay trailer, which gives fans a very clear overview of its gameplay loop, its sci-fi world, and the general tone the game is going for.

in MarathonIn the latest gameplay trailer, fans can find some 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 engage in the air and the ability to summon clones to distract enemies. In the official announcement of MarathonOn the release date on Bungie.net, it is stated that players will be able to complete contracts for six different factions, and by completing those missions, earning in-game achievements, and finding “narrative items”, players will unlock codex entries that they can look at outside of missions that will shed more light. MarathonThe world and the story.

An official Bungie.net announcement was also confirmed Marathonof English voice cast, which includes some major industry icons. a lot Baldur's Gate 3 Alumni show up MarathonThe cast includes Samantha Burt (Karlach), Neil Newbone (Astarion), and Jennifer English (Shadowheart). Red Dead Redemption 2Roger Clarke will also appear Marathonalong with DispatchErin Yvette, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Ben Starr and The Walking DeadDave Fenoy's.

Each Marathon pre-order bonus and version explained

With a release date now officially confirmed, pre-orders for Marathon have opened There are three versions Marathon For fans to choose from, they will all be available for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. Pre-ordering any edition Marathon Five cosmetic rewards will be awarded to players Marathon and three cosmetic awards Fate 2:

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