Game guide
Marathon
Marathon is Bungie's online-only PvP sci-fi extraction shooter, set on the lost colony world of Tau Ceti IV, where players ('Runners') drop into shared maps to complete contracts, gather loot, and extract alive while fighting rival squads and AI. It launched March 5, 2026 as a paid live-service title (from $39.99) on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
- Developer
- Bungie
- Publisher
- Bungie
- Released
- Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Platforms
- PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)
Guides & data
Everything people search about Marathon — each answer verified against primary sources.
Marathon — frequently asked
Did Marathon actually release, and on what platforms?
Yes. After a troubled, delayed development, Marathon launched on March 5, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.
Is Marathon free-to-play?
No. It's a paid title starting at $39.99 (Standard) with a pricier Deluxe edition. Bungie has run limited free-access windows (a Server Slam test and a June 2026 Open Play Week), but the game itself is bought outright, not free-to-play.
Sources
- Bungie Press Room — Marathon releases March 5 (platforms, crossplay)
- Wikipedia — Marathon (2026 video game)
- Steam — Marathon store page
- Turtle Beach — Marathon system requirements (min/rec specs)
- PCGamesN — Marathon system requirements
- Sportskeeda — Marathon preload / file size by platform
- Shacknews — Marathon pre-load & install size
- PowerPyx — Marathon Trophy Guide & Roadmap
- PlayStationTrophies.org — Marathon trophy list (14 trophies)
- Tom's Guide — Marathon review (playtime)
- Deltia's Gaming — Do you need PS Plus to play Marathon?
- Kotaku — Marathon guide: seasons, price, crossplay, progression
- Last verified: July 24, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.