When does Marathon Season 1: DEATH IS THE FIRST STEP end?
Season 1: DEATH IS THE FIRST STEP is scheduled to end on June 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC. The end date or time is estimated.
Marathon
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Season 1: DEATH IS THE FIRST STEP
Official launch season. Bungie announced Marathon releases on March 5, 2026 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play and cross-save. Features the Cryo Archive end-game zone and a competitive ranked mode.
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Season 2: NIGHTFALL
Season 2: NIGHTFALL introduces a nighttime version of Dire Marsh, the Cradle progression system, a new Runner shell, and new weapons/mods/cores/contracts. It also follows Marathon’s seasonal reset model, with progression resets at season start.
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Season History
Season 4
(estimated) - (estimated)Continues the three-month seasonal model, featuring a full progression wipe.
Season 3
(estimated) - (estimated)Continues the three-month seasonal model, featuring a full progression wipe. Season name has not yet been revealed.
Season 2: NIGHTFALL
(estimated) - (estimated)Season 2: NIGHTFALL introduces a nighttime version of Dire Marsh, the Cradle progression system, a new Runner shell, and new weapons/mods/cores/contracts. It also follows Marathon’s seasonal reset model, with progression resets at season start.
Season 1: DEATH IS THE FIRST STEP
- (estimated)Official launch season. Bungie announced Marathon releases on March 5, 2026 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play and cross-save. Features the Cryo Archive end-game zone and a competitive ranked mode.
Server Slam - Preseason
- Public pre-launch Server Slam playtest window announced by Bungie, including launch-linked rewards. General in-game progression does not carry over to release.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Marathon Season 2: NIGHTFALL start?
Season 2: NIGHTFALL is expected to start on June 5, 2026 (UTC time not announced). The date is estimated.
What is Marathon's current season?
The current season is Season 1: DEATH IS THE FIRST STEP. Official launch season. Bungie announced Marathon releases on March 5, 2026 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play and cross-save. Features the Cryo Archive end-game zone and a competitive ranked mode.
Where can I find Marathon patch notes?
Check the SeasonDex news page for Steam news, or the links page for official patch notes and other resources.
What type of game is Marathon?
Marathon is a team-based extraction shooter.