Marathon Release Timing And Price Announced

"Buying Marathon provides "full access to the game," along with its free updates, including new maps, Runner shells, events, and other content. Season 1 will introduce UESC Marathon's Cryo Archive, Bungie said. "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," Bungie said, modeling what other games, like Halo Infinite, have done with their own battle passes."

"Bungie made these announcements alongside the release of a new, 22-minute video that dives deep into a variety of facets of Marathon. The video includes new details on Marathon's proximity chat, solo queue, and the "Rook" Runner shell. The video also provides a new look at the game's world, what Bungie has done to improve the game's visual fidelity since we last saw it, and an overview of how the game's weapons and mods work, among other things."

"Bungie's new game, Marathon, will launch in March 2026, priced at $40 USD. The game's release timing and price were two of the biggest unanswered questions, with many speculating that Marathon would be priced less than $70. In the end, Bungie chose $40, the same price as Arc Raiders. Looking ahead, Bungie said it will share more details on Marathon's gameplay, along with "other surprises," in the time leading up to launch in March 2026."

Marathon will launch in March 2026 priced at $40 USD. Purchasing Marathon grants full access and includes free updates such as new maps, Runner shells, events, and other content. Season 1 introduces UESC Marathon's Cryo Archive. Rewards Passes will not expire and prior passes can be purchased and unlocked. Bungie commits that microtransactions will not make the game pay-to-win and says competitive integrity will be preserved. A 22-minute video details proximity chat, solo queue, the Rook Runner shell, visual fidelity improvements, and weapon and mod systems. Bungie delayed Marathon after alpha feedback and plans further prelaunch updates.

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