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All the latest Marathon news for 2026: updates, patches, DLC, discounts and events. Fresh game news every day on VGTimes.
Leaked: New Marathon Trailer Reveals Exact Release Date
After Bungie pushed back Marathon, the studio only committed to a March 2026 launch window, but a precise release date has now surfaced online. According to the game’s Xbox Community page, the extraction shooter could arrive as soon as March 5, in the very first week of the month.
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January 19, 2026
Marathon developers told us what combat features the classes will have in the game
The authors of the upcoming action shooter Marathon have released a new video in which they talked about future classes, called Runner shells here. There are plans to add six different characters to the game.
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January 16, 2026
The Creators of Marathon Release a 23-Minute Developer Diary Featuring Gameplay Footage
PlayStation has unveiled an almost 23-minute video on Marathon, in which the developers dive deep into the game’s concept and gameplay while officially confirming its release for March 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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December 16, 2025
Artist Resolves Dispute With Marathon Developers After Accusing Them of Plagiarism
The plagiarism story surrounding Marathon has officially come to an end. Back in May, an artist known as Antireal claimed that Bungie had borrowed elements of her work and incorporated them into its upcoming sci-fi shooter.
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December 3, 2025
Sony Confirms Marathon Release by March 2026—Over 80,000 Players Have Already Tried the Game
Sony has officially confirmed that Bungie’s upcoming shooter, Marathon, will launch by the end of the current fiscal year—meaning it’s set to arrive no later than March 2026. The news came from Sony CFO Lin Tao during the company’s latest quarterly earnings call, where she noted that the game is in active development and the team is “fully focused” on its release. This likely points to a February–March 2026 launch window.
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November 11, 2025
Marathon Devs Announce Another Playtest and Reveal PC System Requirements
Bungie has opened sign-ups for a closed technical playtest of their upcoming shooter, Marathon, set to run from October 22 to 28. Players from North America and Europe can participate on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam).
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October 7, 2025
Marathon Release Pushed Back to Undetermined Date
Bungie has announced that the extraction shooter Marathon has been delayed to an unspecified date. The game was originally slated for release on September 23, 2025, for PC and consoles.
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June 18, 2025
Fordes: Shooter Marathon in Limbo Amid Serious Plagiarism Allegations
According to a new report from Forbes, morale at Bungie has hit a new low as the studio grapples with a growing scandal surrounding its upcoming PvP shooter Marathon. Even before release, the game has been mired in controversy due to allegations of asset plagiarism.
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May 18, 2025
GTX 1050 Ti Lives On — Bungie Reveals Marathon's Minimum System Requirements
Following its big showcase, Bungie has shared a new FAQ for Marathon's alpha test, revealing the game's minimum system requirements — and they’re surprisingly modest.
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April 14, 2025
Marathon Won't Have Proximity Chat Because of Toxic Players
Bungie Studios made a rather controversial decision that will deprive the upcoming shooter Marathon of some of the fun. The developers decided to abandon the proximity chat, fearing that players would feel uncomfortable.
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April 13, 2025
Destiny Devs Show Off Marathon Gameplay
Bungie just dropped a gameplay trailer and officially announced the release date for Marathon, their extraction shooter that reimagines the classic trilogy. Mark your calendars: it's launching on September 23, 2025.
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April 12, 2025
Tom Henderson: Bungie's Marathon Set to Launch in 2025
Insider Tom Henderson has shared new details about Marathon, the upcoming online shooter from the creators of Destiny. According to his latest report, Bungie is planning to release the game sometime in 2025.
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April 9, 2025
Marathon Gameplay Reveal Set for April 12 — Teaser Features a Pink Robo-Cat
This past night, Bungie announced the full gameplay reveal for its upcoming shooter Marathon, scheduled for April 12 at 10AM PT. For those who can’t wait, there’s already a short teaser out.
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April 7, 2025
Bungie Drops Encrypted Messages Ahead of Marathon Showcase — Fans Already Unraveling Secrets
Sony is ramping up the hype for the upcoming Marathon showcase, the next live-service game from Bungie. The developers have launched an ARG (alternate reality game), revealing cryptic images filled with static and encoded symbols. These teasers have appeared across Bungie and PlayStation’s social media, as well as on Marathon’s Steam page.
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April 4, 2025
Voting for the best games of the year in various categories opens on PlayStation website
The official PlayStation blog has launched a vote for the best games of the year and the most anticipated project of 2025. Users can cast their votes in 19 different categories.
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December 3, 2024