Marathon — Patch Notes

Latest updates from Steam News

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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Marathon Development Update

Thank you not only for your passionate feedback around the Marathon reveal and Alpha playtest, but also for your patience while we took the time to listen closely and chart our next steps.Through every comment and real-time conversation on social media and Discord, your voice has been strong and cle

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Marathon Closed Alpha Update 0.5.0.2

User Interface and Experience Fixed an issue where players’ Bungie IDs were not showing correctly in player tooltips. Combat Runners Runner’s base health has been increased from 100 hp to 120 hp. Shield hp has been decreased by the following amounts: Standard (Grey) - Reducing from 25 hp

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Marathon Hands-On Preview — A Day In The Life Of A Corpo Reclaimer

<img src="https://www.cgmagonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/images.jpg" alt="Marathon Hands-On Preview — A Day In The Life Of A Corpo Reclaimer" width="300" height="168" /> <p>As a long-time Bungie fan, the prospect of a brand-new <em>Marathon </em>game intrigued me, and despite some reservati

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A streamer played an hour of Marathon early before Bungie cut him 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>The closed alpha for <a data-keyword="true" href="https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/marathon">Marathon</a> is soon due to roll out to p

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Marathon Closed Alpha Update

We’d like to start this update with a big thank you to everyone who has joined us in the Marathon community or signed up for Alpha since our reveal showcase last weekend. As developers we believe community feedback and dialog is essential to make the best version of Marathon. Up until now, this f

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“To call this game a failure before it’s even out is wild to me” As Marathon draws some inevitable Concord comparisons, a former Firewalk dev urges folks to let Bungie cook

<img src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/marathon-concord-comparisons-ex-firewalk-dev-weighs-in-01.jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp" /> <p>Bungie showed off its extraction shooter <a href="https://www.vg247.com/games/marathon-2025">Marathon</a> at the weekend and <a

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