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Introducing Seasons in Marathon

With Marathon’s launch around the corner, we want to take a minute to share how we’re approaching seasons and our plans for Season 1 and beyond.Seasons Overview Seasons in Marathon last about three months, and each season will bring new content and features that change the way you master survival, g

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Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 24 Feb — 3 March 2026

<a href="https://steamdb.info/topsellers/2026W10/?utm_source=Steam&utm_medium=Steam&utm_campaign=SteamRSS"><img src="https://steamdb.info/topsellers/2026W10.png"></a><ol><li><a href="https://steamdb.info/app/3764200/charts/?utm_source=Steam&utm_medium=Steam&utm_campaign=SteamRSS">Resident Evil Requi

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Thanks for playing in the Server Slam!

Thank you to everyone who came out to play in the Server Slam this weekend and helped stress test the servers for launch. We appreciate all your feedback and bug reports, and we’ll share some of our key learnings from the Slam soon. In the meantime, here’s a look at some community stats from the pre

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Bungie share top feedback from Marathon's playtest, including PC performance, UI issues and ammo shortages

<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/marathon-assassin-face.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" /> <p> DANGER DANGER, you now have 30 minutes till the RPS Monday morning meeting. 30 minutes till Julian asks us what we got up to this weekend, with the deceptively cuddly air of King Lear a

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Marathon may actually have a shot as Server Slam hits it big on Steam

<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Marathon-encounter.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" /> <p>Things are officially looking better for <a href="https://www.vg247.com/games/marathon-2025">Marathon</a>. The game’s <a href="https://www.vg247.com/marathon-server-slam-open-beta-start-time

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Play Marathon Now in the Server Slam

The time is here—you can play Marathon now in the open preview weekend* from February 26 at 10 AM PT to March 2 at 10 AM PT. Take your first real steps on Tau Ceti, help us stress test the servers, and earn rewards for launch. Marathon is available worldwide on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series

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Marathon’s Server Slam Is Almost Here

It is almost time to light up Tau Ceti. Marathon’s Server Slam, our open preview weekend*, runs from February 26 at 10 AM PT to March 2 at 10 AM PT. This is your chance to jump in, play Marathon before launch, and help us spin up our global infrastructure at scale for the very first time. You will b

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Rook Cinematic

ROOK ONLINE // ARCHETYPE: SCAVENGERPlay Marathon in the Server Slam preview weekend from February 26, 2026 to March 2, 2026.This open preview weekend* is available worldwide on PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S with cross-play and cross-save.  Marathon releases March 5, 2026.

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Music of Marathon | Dev Insights Video

Explore how contemporary electronic influences and human performances blend together to create the music of Marathon, featuring audio director Chase Combs and composer Ryan Lott.  Four original tracks are now available for streaming on all major music streaming platforms.     Marathon (Original Soun

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DEATH AWAITS | Marathon Gameplay Trailer

Scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV in the survival extraction FPS from the creators of Halo and Destiny.  Marathon releases March 5, 2026.  Play Marathon in the Server Slam weekend from February 26, 2026 to March 2, 2026.

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Marathon’s Server Slam Begins February 26

Updated on February 24 to correct an error in the Deluxe Arrival Cache rewards.It's time to begin your journey across the stars. Marathon’s Server Slam, our open preview weekend*, runs from February 26 at 10 AM PT to March 2 at 10 AM PT. Now’s your chance to jump in, put our servers through their pa

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Assassin Shell Cinematic | Marathon

Neural sync initiated with ASSASSIN SHELL.///ARCHETYPE: SHADOW AGENT ///Initiating consciousness transfer...  

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Destroyer Shell Cinematic | Marathon

Initiating consciousness transfer to DESTROYER SHELL. ///// ARCHETYPE: COMBAT SPECIALIST ///// Consciousness transfer complete

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Marathon from Bungie is out March 5th - likely unplayable on SteamOS Linux

Halo and Destiny developer Bungie confirmed that Marathon will be launching March 5th, but it will most likely be unplayable on SteamOS Linux.<p><img src="https://www.gamingonlinux.com/uploads/articles/tagline_images/1704835708id28344gol.jpg" alt /></p><p>Read the full article here: https://www.gami

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Marathon Releases March 5: New Trailer & More

We’re excited to share some big news for Marathon:    Marathon releases on March 5, 2026* on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are available now, as is the Collector’s Edition and a new gameplay trailer.    New gameplay trailer The latest gameplay trailer is narrated by Gantry, t

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Dev Insights: Runner Shells – New Video

In December, we shared a new look at Marathon in our ViDoc, where we dove into things like immersion, zones, new features since alpha, and more. Today we want to share more about Runner shells, the moddable biosynthetic bodies you’ll inhabit on your runs to Tau Ceti. You can watch the full video now

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Vision of Marathon: New Gameplay, Dev Insights, & More

Since the Alpha playtest in April, we’ve been quietly iterating on Marathon alongside a dedicated community of players. Every closed playtest was a chance for us to hear candid feedback about what’s working, what needs work, and where Marathon can shine. Today we’re sharing a new look at Marathon–an

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Steam sign-ups are live!

Steam signups for Marathon's NDA’d Closed Technical Test are now open. Hit “Request Access” on the Store page! You’ll receive an email from Steam closer to the test if you’re accepted.The Closed Technical Test will be available in North America and Europe from October 22, 10 AM PT – October 28, 10 A

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Apply Now: Marathon Closed Technical Test

Since June, we’ve run several closed playtests to gather feedback on Marathon. We’re now opening applications for more players to join us for a Closed Technical Test from October 22 to October 28. This is a limited, invite-only playtest for players in North America and Europe on PlayStation 5, Xbox

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Sony are confident Marathon will release by March 2026 and that their live service transition is paying off

<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/marathon-stream-early-oops-bungie-shutdown-1.jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp" /> <p>Sony remain confident that Bungie's live service shooter reboot <a href="https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/marathon">Marathon</a> will

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