Bungie and PlayStation officially announced that Marathon, the studio's new extraction multiplayer game, will launch in March 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, with a price of 40 dollars. The confirmation comes after months of uncertainty, delays, and an in-depth review process of the project.
The title represents the relaunch of a historic Bungie franchise, now adapted to the modern competitive shooter format, with a structure designed for the long term and a strong revision of its economic model.
A relaunch after the initial problems
Marathon was first presented in May 2023 and caused great expectations within the industry. However, the development went through various difficulties. During the alpha tests, the game received criticism for its gameplay and overall design, in addition to a controversy linked to the use of plagiarized art, which forced the studio to remove content and review internal processes.
In this scenario, Bungie decided to delay the launch without a defined date, prioritizing the comprehensive improvement of the product and the incorporation of community feedback. This period of silence caused doubts, but it also laid the foundations for a deeper rethinking of the project.
Changes in gameplay and new features
With the new launch window confirmed, Bungie detailed a series of key improvements implemented after the initial tests. Among the most notable are:
