When does Marathon Season 1: DEATH IS THE FIRST STEP end?
Season 1: DEATH IS THE FIRST STEP is scheduled to end on June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC.
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 begins on June 2 and brings the new Night Marsh zone, the new Sentinel Runner shell, new weapons and equipment, The Cradle system for Runner shell stat customization, faster faction progression, a Duos rotating zone queue, matchmaking changes, Vault expansion, and PVE/PVP-lite experimental modes.
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Season History
Season 5
(estimated) - (estimated)Continues the three-month seasonal model, featuring a full progression wipe. Bungie says Season 5 is intended to bring the PV(P)VE play ecosystem together and evolve Marathon's sci-fi world in new ways.
Season 4
(estimated) - (estimated)Continues the three-month seasonal model, featuring a full progression wipe. Bungie says Season 4 is focused on building more depth into the existing extraction loop.
Season 3
(estimated) - (estimated)Continues the three-month seasonal model, featuring a full progression wipe. Bungie plans revisions to the early experience, big updates to Perimeter, a new Runner shell, additional content, onboarding improvements, and contract-system changes.
Season 2: NIGHTFALL
- (estimated)Season 2: NIGHTFALL begins on June 2 and brings the new Night Marsh zone, the new Sentinel Runner shell, new weapons and equipment, The Cradle system for Runner shell stat customization, faster faction progression, a Duos rotating zone queue, matchmaking changes, Vault expansion, and PVE/PVP-lite experimental modes.
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.
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 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC.
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.