Bungie has finally pulled the curtain back on the definitive launch date for its highly anticipated multiplayer extraction shooter, *Marathon*. Players can officially mark March 5 on their calendars, when they will begin their high-stakes scavenging operation as bio-cybernetic “Runners” on the hostile planet Tau Ceti IV. This release date announcement arrives after a significant journey; the title, first revealed in May 2023, was subsequently delayed from its original September window following critical feedback from its Alpha test and the resolution of an earlier controversy regarding the game’s art direction.
In *Marathon*, survival hinges on outmaneuvering both rival player-controlled Runners and aggressive in-game security forces while securing valuable resources for extraction. The game’s sci-fi world is being brought to life by an impressive cast of voice actors, including industry heavyweights like Samantha Béart and Neil Newbon (both of *Baldur’s Gate 3* fame), alongside Ben Starr (*Final Fantasy XVI*).
The title will launch simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It is set to arrive in two main flavors: the Standard Edition for $39.99, and the $59.99 Deluxe Edition. Pre-ordering either grants access to various in-game cosmetic styles, along with exclusive Destiny 2 rewards—including an Exotic Ghost, Ship, and Sparrow—for players who link their Bungie.net accounts. The Deluxe version elevates the offering by including a Premium Rewards Pass Voucher and 200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens for immediate cosmetic unlocks.