Bungie Reveals Marathon Release Date, Preorder Info, and New Gameplay Trailer

Bungie has officially set the release date for its first-person sci-fi shooter, Marathon, along with preorder details and a new gameplay trailer featuring the MIDA faction agent.

Updated Jan 20, 2026
Bungie Reveals Marathon Release Date, Preorder Info, and New Gameplay Trailer
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  • Marathon will officially launch on March 5, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S
  • A new gameplay trailer has been released, debuting the MIDA faction agent: Gantry
  • Preorders for the Standard and Deluxe editions are now live

After several delays, Bungie has announced a new release date for its highly anticipated first-person sci-fi extraction shooter, Marathon.

Following a previous release window confirmation and an indefinite delay, the game is set to launch on March 5, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S at a price of $39.99 / £34.99 / €34.99.

A new gameplay trailer has also been unveiled, introducing players to Gantry, the MIDA faction agent they will encounter on Tau Ceti, along with a talented English-language voice cast.

This cast features notable actors such as Red Dead Redemption 2's Roger Clark, Baldur's Gate 3 stars Jennifer English, Neil Newbon, and Samantha Béart, along with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Ben Starr, among others.

Marathon will be available in both Standard and Deluxe Editions across all platforms, featuring cross-play and cross-save capabilities. Preorders are currently open on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

Preordering Marathon grants players exclusive rewards, including weapon cosmetics, an emblem, and a background for the game at launch, as well as additional rewards for Destiny 2 upon linking their Bungie.net account.

The Standard Edition includes access to all gameplay updates, such as maps, Runner shells, and events throughout the year. Preordering also provides the ZERO STEP 004 CE Tactical Sidearm Style, ZERO STEP RC Weapon Charm, ZERO STEP SHIFT Weapon Sticker, APOGEE INTERCEPT Background, and APOGEE INTERCEPT Emblem.

Rewards for Destiny 2 include the UESC Echo-type Shell Exotic Ghost, UESC Rover Exotic Ship, and UESC Sprinter Exotic Sparrow.

The Deluxe Edition will retail for $49.99 / £49.99 / €49.99 and includes all Standard Edition content, a Premium Rewards Pass Voucher, 200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens, the MIDNIGHT DECAY Misriah 2442 Pump Shotgun Style, MIDNIGHT DECAY Overrun AR Style, and four Runner Shell cosmetics: MIDNIGHT DECAY Vandal Shell Style, MIDNIGHT DECAY Destroyer Shell Style, MIDNIGHT DECAY Assassin Shell Style, and MIDNIGHT DECAY Thief Shell Style.

A Collector's Edition has also been announced and is available now at the Bungie Store. This edition features a 1/6-scale Thief Runner Shell statue, collectible miniature WEAVEworm, embroidered patch, postcards, digital rewards, and more.

Two versions of the Collector's Edition are available: one without a game code for $170 and €177 in Europe, and another that includes a copy of the game for $229.99 / €236.99.

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