"The fresh 22-minute deep-dive goes over all of the elements of the project the studio's been rehabbing since it was indefinitely delayed earlier this year following harsh fan feedback form its initial public alpha test. During that quiet period, Bungie held multiple closed beta tests to re-examine gameplay and introduced completely new features, including proximity chat. After becoming a corner stone of this fall's hit rival extraction shooter, Arc Raiders, the feature will now be a staple of Marathon as well."
"Purchasing Marathon will give you full access to the game, including a roadmap of free gameplay updates as the year progresses. This will include new maps, new Runner shells, events, and more, starting with the exploration of UESC Marathon's Cryo Archive in Season 1. We also want to ensure you are logging in because you love the game, not from fear of missing out-so Marathon's Rewards Passes will not expire, and you'll be able purchase and unlock prior Passes."
Marathon's launch moved to March 2026 after an extended redevelopment period following harsh fan feedback from its initial public alpha. Bungie ran multiple closed betas and added new systems such as proximity chat to refine gameplay. The development focus shifted across audio, visuals, zone design, and loot mechanics to create maps with distinct identities rather than repetitive quick-match PVP loops. Purchasing Marathon grants full access plus a roadmap of free updates, including new maps, Runner shells, and events beginning with UESC Marathon's Cryo Archive in Season 1. Rewards Passes will not expire, and competitive integrity will be preserved without pay-to-win mechanics.
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