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Marathon

Based on Bungie's original sci-fi shooter trilogy, Marathon is a PvP extraction shooter where players face off with others in a race for riches on the planet of Tau Ceti IV. Known as runners, the cyborg mercenaries pair off in teams as they explore a lost colony on the planet in this multiplayer-only entry in the long-dormant franchise.

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Marathon
Extraction Shooter
FPS
Multiplayer
Systems
Released
September 23, 2025
Developer(s)
Bungie
Publisher(s)
Bungie
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Marathon
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

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Marathon character with her arm up, with gameplay footage behind her.
Bungie’s Marathon Has A Good Chance Of Success Despite A Crowded Live-Service Market

Marathon is entering a difficult market, but the status of its developer and the lack of competition in the extraction genre might help it succeed.

Marathon character holds their gun while looking away.
Marathon - Release Date, Platforms, Story, & Gameplay Details

Bungie’s newest game is an extraction shooter titled Marathon, a continuation of their mid-90s trilogy, set to release later this year.

Marathon Mech Solider
Marathon Is Being Compared To Concord As Bungie Says It Will Be A Paid Game

Bungie's new team-based extraction shooter is being compared to Concord, as the game is confirmed to have a price tag, but the final cost is TBD.

Closeup on face of hooded runner in Marathon
Bungie's Marathon Will Be "Challenging And Intense," According To Devs

Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon, based on the 1990s title, will be difficult but fair, according to a new interview with the developers.

Haymar from Concord next to a Marathon character
Comparing Marathon To 2024's Biggest FPS Failure Is Already A Waste Of Time

Despite a couple of possible comparisons, Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon looks like a deeply different game from Concord.

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Marathon Bungie character next to a first-person view of gameplay
How To Sign Up For Bungie's Marathon Alpha Test

Marathon's closed alpha test is starting soon, and the process, while relatively easy, requires multiple s and a bit of work.

two characters and the logo from bungie video game marathon
Marathon Won't Require A PSN Despite Being Owned By Sony

Sony won't be requiring a PSN for PC and Xbox players of the sci-fi extraction shooter from Bungie, Marathon.

A sniper and bleeding Runner from Marathon
Bungie Used An ARG To Tease Its Gameplay Trailer, & I'm Convinced This Is The Best Way To Show Off A New Game

Marathon is Bungie's PvP extraction shooter, and a recent ARG proves Bungie is all-in on its newest game.

Character from Bungie's Marathon in front of the setting planet Tau Ceti 4.
Bungie’s Marathon Revival Sounds Way Worse After One Change

Bungie's extraction shooter revival for Marathon has been making progress despite studio struggles, but one change makes it sound way worse.