Bungie confirms the official release date for Marathon

Bungie has finally revealed the official release date for its upcoming first-person team extraction shooter. Marathon is preparing to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on March 5, 2026. 

The trailer has presented what to expect as the life of a Runner in the world of Tau Ceti IV. The game is currently available for pre-order in multiple editions, including some bonus content for pre-ordering and linked account registrations.

Standard EditionBonus RewardsDeluxe EditionCollector’s Edition
Base game with access to all future gameplay updatesPreorder Bonuses (ZERO STEP 004 CE Tactical Sidearm Style, ZERO STEP RC Weapon Charm, ZERO STEP SHIFT Weapon Sticker, APOGEE INTERCEPT Background, APOGEE INTERCEPT Emblem)
Bonus for linking Destiny 2 account with Bungie.net account: (UESC Echo-type Shell Exotic Ghost, UESC Rover Exotic Ship, UESC Sprinter Exotic Sparrow)
Standard edition content
1x Premium Rewards Pass Voucher
200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens
Weapon Cosmetics (MIDNIGHT DECAY Misriah 2442 Pump Shotgun Style, MIDNIGHT DECAY Overrun AR Style)
Runner Shell Cosmetics (MIDNIGHT DECAY Vandal Shell Style, MIDNIGHT DECAY Destroyer Shell Style, MIDNIGHT DECAY Assassin Shell Style, MIDNIGHT DECAY Thief Shell Style)
â…™-scale Thief Runner Shell Statue with LED lights
Collectible WEAVEworm Miniature  
Iron-on Embroidered Patch
6 Art Postcards Premium Hexagon
Packaging with Lenticular Poster
Exclusively designed display box 
Brandon Williams

Brandon has played games ever since the PS2 like Ape Escape, Rampage Total Destruction, and Crash Bandicoot. His love for RPGs would only grow once he played Persona 3, which made him try other immersive games like Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne and Xenoblade Chronicles. He continues to play on modern consoles like PS4 and Nintendo Switch 2.