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After a difficult period following the initial reveal and early testing, Bungie has returned to share its updated vision for Marathon, confirming a release date, official price, and a wide range of improvements and new features.
Bungie confirmed that Marathon will release in March 2026 at a price of $40 and regional pricing will be announced later before launch.
Purchasing the game gives players full access to the base game along with free gameplay updates, new maps, seasonal events, new Runner Shells, and a never-ending Battle Pass.
One of the most important announcements is that the Battle Passes in Marathon will never expire, meaning no fear of missing out on content, the ability to buy and unlock old Battle Passes at any time, no Pay-to-Win elements, and the developers emphasized that staying in the game will never depend on how much money you spend.
In the Vision of Marathon video, the team showcased the most important changes since Alpha, including the addition of Proximity Chat, single-player support, and a new Runner Shell called Rook, designed for players who want to enter mid-match, collect quick loot, and then exit with minimal risk.
Corpses will also remain in the world and decompose over time, deepening the environmental narrative and greatly improving the audio, as Bungie emphasized that sound is a key gameplay element and every sound has direct meaning and impact.
The game will launch with several zones that differ in character and style:
- Perimeter: an open area on the outskirts of the colony
- Dire Marsh: More emphasis on combat and storytelling
- Outpost: A UESC facility filled with PvE elements such as guards, drones, traps, and wires
- Cryo Archive (Marathon Ship): The most dangerous area in the game and entering it without powerful gear is a losing proposition
Each map has different weather systems and rare but high-risk, high-reward dynamic events.
Over 400 weapon modifications, Runner Cores and Implants and deep weapon customization such as turning the SMG into a Needler-like weapon or gaining camouflage abilities, each Runner Shell represents a different playstyle and can be upgraded
There are special faction missions such as destroying UESC ships, independent development trees, and final rewards in each season
