How long is Marathon?
Marathon takes about N/A — live-service extraction shooter (no fixed campaign length) to finish the main story, or around N/A — live-service to fully complete.
| Playstyle | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Main story | N/A — live-service extraction shooter (no fixed campaign length) |
| Main + extras | N/A — live-service |
| Completionist | N/A — live-service |
Sources · Last verified: July 24, 2026.
Marathon has no linear story campaign to 'beat', so HowLongToBeat-style completion times don't apply. Engagement is measured in ongoing play: Steam data pointed to an average of roughly 28 hours per player, and individual reviewers logged 80-90 hours (e.g., GameSpot ~90 hrs, Tom's Guide 81 hrs on PS5) while still progressing through contracts, factions and seasons.
Marathon — frequently asked
Is there a story campaign or a set length to 'beat'?
No. Marathon is a live-service extraction shooter with no linear campaign, so there's no fixed completion time. You run repeatable contracts across factions and seasons; average play sits around 28 hours per player, with dedicated players logging far more.
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 Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.