Overnight, during their big blowout on Marathon, Bungie finally confirmed a release date for their upcoming team-based extraction shooter.
The game is set to launch September 23, 2025. It’s coming to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S while supporting full cross-play and cross-save on all platforms.
During the gameplay reveal, Bungie showed off fast-paced alpha gameplay while showing off the mysterious setting of Tau Ceti IV. Showing the game in action was a clear focus of the showcase, though it didn’t stop them debuting a cinematic short, narrated by Ben Starr who continues to be everywhere, similar to those Bungie produced for Destiny.
“When I first read about Marathon’s universe and characters, I found everything strangely poetic and mysterious,” said Alberto Mielgo, award-winning writer and director of the short.
“The concepts of futility and endurance immediately came to mind, and I felt an urgent need to write about it. Seeing the game team’s super bold and vibrant artwork created an instant connection. It’s all deeply inspiring and thought-provoking.”
We also got a chance to see the game in action ahead of its reveal, you can read that here.
@shannongrixti The Marathon vibes are strong ahead of the full gameplay reveal this weekend #Gifted #MarathonTheGame #Marathon #Bungie #PS5 #PlayStation5 #PlayStation #Gaming #PlayStation
For those who liked the look of the game’s merch, as seen briefly during Shannon’s TikTok, Bungie has launched their line of Marathon goodies on their official store.
The closed alpha which is set to kick off April 23, appears to be geared more towards North America with registrations being handled directly through the game’s official Discord.
