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Marathon Falls Out of Steam’s Top 50 One Week After Launch

Steam player counts have slid since launch, with strong reviews persisting as the community unlocks the Cryo Archive endgame.

Overview

  • On March 12, Marathon ranked No. 60 on Steam with 28,187 live players, a sharp drop from its debut week.
  • The game reached an estimated 88,000 concurrent players on Steam on launch day.
  • User sentiment on Steam remains high at roughly 90% positive, with reviewers praising atmosphere and gunplay.
  • PC is reportedly the game’s primary user base, according to journalist Paul Tassi citing Bungie sources, making Steam trends especially significant.
  • The Cryo Archive endgame is being opened via a community puzzle, which could lift engagement for dedicated players.