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Bungie Sets March 2026 Launch and $39.99 Price for Marathon

The studio stresses competitive integrity over monetization, promising no pay-to-win systems.

Overview

  • Marathon will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC with full cross-play and cross-save support.
  • Purchasing the game grants full access plus free gameplay updates in year one, with non-expiring Reward Passes and the option to buy and unlock prior passes.
  • Season 1 centers on exploring the UESC Marathon’s Cryo Archive, with additional roadmap details to be shared closer to launch.
  • A new near‑23‑minute ViDoc highlights post‑alpha changes including proximity chat, a solo queue, the Rook scavenger shell, and improved visuals and atmosphere.
  • The March window follows a delay from the previously planned September 23, 2025 date after mixed alpha feedback and a plagiarized art asset controversy that outlets report has been resolved.