Bungie Announces Marathon Release Date: March 5, 2026
In a highly anticipated announcement, Bungie has revealed that their upcoming game, Marathon, will release on March 5, 2026. Pre-orders are now available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, offering players a chance to secure their copy and unlock exclusive rewards.
New Gameplay Trailer Introduces Key Character
Bungie released a new gameplay trailer for Marathon, showcasing one of the many characters players will encounter on the planet Tau Ceti. Gantry, the MIDA faction agent, is introduced, highlighting the importance of factions and their agents in the game's narrative. Players will complete contracts for six different factions, uncovering their identities, motivations, and rivalries as they work together to solve the mysteries of Tau Ceti's fate.
Exploring the Rich, Living World of Marathon
Marathon aims to combine world design, gameplay, and discoverable narrative to create a rich, living world for players to explore. By completing contracts, finding narrative items, and achieving other milestones, players will unlock entries in their Codex, which can be viewed outside of gameplay. Collecting lost audio and text logs, discovering cryptic graffiti, and exploring abandoned colony systems will guide players on a journey into the unknown.
Star-Studded Voice Cast Unveiled
Bungie also announced the English-language voice cast for Marathon. The game features a diverse and talented roster of voice actors, including Krizia Bajos, Samantha Béart, Beau Bridgland, Ry Chase, Roger Clark, Darin De Paul, Jennifer English, Dave Fennoy, Nika Futterman, and many others. Fully-localized dialogue for all supported languages will also be available, with those voice casts to be introduced at a later date.
Pre-Order Rewards and Editions
Players can pre-order Marathon in either the Standard or Deluxe Edition. The Standard Edition includes access to all gameplay updates and pre-order rewards such as weapon cosmetics, an emblem, and a background. Additionally, pre-ordering grants players exclusive rewards in Destiny 2, linked to their Bungie.net account.
The Deluxe Edition includes all Standard Edition content, plus a Premium Rewards Pass Voucher, 200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens, and additional weapon and Runner Shell cosmetics.
Collector’s Edition Offers Premium Experience
For collectors and dedicated fans, the Marathon Collector’s Edition offers a premium unboxing experience inspired by Sekiguchi Genetics’ shell-weaving process. The edition includes a 1/6-scale Thief Runner Shell statue, a collectible miniature WEAVEworm, an embroidered patch, postcards, and digital rewards. Fans can learn more and purchase the Collector’s Edition through the Bungie Store.
The Journey to Tau Ceti
Bungie expressed gratitude to the community for their valuable feedback and support during the playtesting phase, which began last April. The team is excited to finally bring Marathon to players, allowing them to embark on the journey to Tau Ceti and uncover its mysteries.
Conclusion
With a release date set for March 5, 2026, Marathon promises to deliver an immersive and engaging experience for players on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are now open, and fans can look forward to exploring the rich world of Tau Ceti and uncovering its secrets alongside a diverse cast of characters.
