Bungie Confirms Release Date for Marathon, Its New Extraction Shooter
The developer Bungie has ended the wait and revealed when we will be able to play Marathon. This first-person extraction shooter will arrive in stores on March 5, 2026. Players will be able to download it for free on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PCs via Steam, following the business model used in Destiny 2. 🎮
A Science Fiction Setting Full of Dangers
The adventure places us on Tau Ceti IV, a colonized planet that players explore taking on the role of runners. The main objective is to search for valuable artifacts, technology, and resources, while facing other players and the hostile AI that governs the environment. Bungie promises an experience that combines tactical combat, exploring unknown areas, and permanent risk, where you only keep the loot if you manage to extract alive.
Key Gameplay Features:- Setting on a science fiction planet, Tau Ceti IV.
- Players compete as runners for resources and technology.
- Encounters against other players and environmental artificial intelligence.
- High-risk mechanics: you lose the loot if you don't escape alive.
Bungie describes an experience that mixes tactical combat, exploration, and constant risk.
Long-Term Commitment as a Live Service
The studio conceives Marathon not as a one-time launch, but as an evolving platform. After its debut, they plan to periodically add new narratives, maps, weapons, and equipment. To achieve this, they use their in-house graphics engine, which they have specifically improved for this project, allowing them to create vast worlds and complex visual details. This focus on pure multiplayer, without a single-player campaign, indicates Bungie's future direction.
Content and Support Plan:- Structure designed as a live service with regular updates.
- Stories, maps, weapons, and equipment will be added after launch.
- Use of an in-house and updated graphics engine for greater fidelity.
- Exclusive focus on multiplayer, without a solo campaign mode.
The Final Countdown Has Begun
After years of receiving the "soon" message in their announcements, the fan community finally has a concrete date on the calendar. Now all that's left is to wait to see if the tension of extracting resources in the game is comparable to organizing free time when such anticipated launches arrive. Bungie's bet on this genre is clear and will define its course. ⏳