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[clarky]

Marathon releases 5th March on all current gen platforms for £34.99 standard edition £49.99 Deluxe links below:

PS5 Steam Xbox

Local release times:

• US West: 5th March at 10am (PST)
• US East: 5th March at 1pm (EST)
• UK: 5th March at 6pm (GMT)
• Europe: 5th March at 7pm (CET)
• Japan: 6th March at 3am (JST)
• Australia: 6th March at 5am (AEDT)
• New Zealand: 6th March at 7am (NZDT)

What is Marathon?

Marathon is an upcoming first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie, set to be released on March 5, 2026. It is a multiplayer extraction shooter that focuses on player versus player (PvP) gameplay, along with some player versus environment (PvE) elements. The game is set on the planet Tau Ceti IV in the year 2893, where players take on the role of "Runners," who are cybernetically enhanced humans scavenging for resources in a hostile environment.

Infil into the dark sci-fi world of Tau Ceti IV: A derelict colony rife with rival Runners, hostile UESC security forces, and unpredictable environments. As you scavenge its zones for valuables with a crew or alone, tense moments of exploration break into fast-paced PvP combat where gunplay is responsive, supplies are finite, and preparation is rewarded.

Exfil to advance your seasonal power, earn cosmetics for your achievements, and assemble stronger builds with your stolen loot. Then put your gear back on the line to seek even greater fortunes in your next run.



The Runners of Marathon:

Six equippable Runner shells offer diverse playstyle foundations to build upon, like Destroyer, Recon, and Thief. Scavenge an arsenal of moddable weapons, body implants, and core system upgrades to craft countless builds. Strategize as a crew each run to form comps that maximize your combined strengths, shaping the way you approach fights and objectives.

Face the unknown as a crew of two or three, or alone in solo lobbies. Or sneak into in-progress crew lobbies as Rook, a lone scavenger with no starting gear and nothing to lose. Forge uneasy alliances with rival Runners in prox chat to defeat mutual foes, but remember your new allies might revert to enemies just as quickly. Be merciless in combat: A lone survivor can reboot their crew, even from death.

In depth look at each shell and what they offer (from Blueberries.gg)

In addition to 6 runners we have a Rook class which is available to load into an ongoing match as a solo player , the true hero of the game:

Launch Maps:

4 in total at or around Launch:

No Information at this time will update as and when.

Road Map:

Media:

We made it ladies, special mention to the Marathon chuds who've joined me on this journey Luipadre Men_in_Boxes Arsic Branded Loomy 8BiTw0LF Gudji BurningNad MoonMoon MiguelItUp CowboyLou and the rest of the folks in the release thread. Lets see if this fucker has legs. (sorry if i missed anyone).

 

[clarky]

Reserved

Will add more to the OP once I get chance.

 

[Palliasso]

Reminder that the OT is a place for discussing the game itself and not a place for doom and gloom, bashing sales numbers or CCU counts, or drive by shitposting comparing this to Concord or Highguard. Criticism of the game itself is of course allowed, but we'll be watching OT threads like this to make sure that criticism isn't generalized or made by people who obviously aren't actually playing the game.

For example:
Valid criticism: "The loot drop rates are too low for shotgun type weapons"
Gonna-get-you-thread-banned: "lol imagine liking this game. Concord 2 am I right guys?"

If you're just here to talk shit and detract from the people actually playing / enjoying the game, do us all a favor and just move on. If you see someone being an ass and derailing the thread, please report them.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Is that OT and invitation for me to shit up this thread or nah???

 

[cormack12]

Oh man, thank you for this thread to drop my big turds in. Couldn't resist clarky

Have fun everyone playing. Cool OT btw

 

[LostDonkey]

The price is ok I guess.

 

[DarkShadowXI]

Fantastic OT clarky

I'll be following this thread post release. This game is in my radar

 

[Gudji]

Good stuff let's fucking go

 

[clarky]

Fantastic OT clarky

I'll be following this thread post release. This game is in my radar

Thanks. Bit scrappy, got more on today than expected. I'll tidy it up some when get chance.

 

[kpopSuperstar]

We are looking at months of conflict over this game.

 

[clarky]

We are looking at months of conflict over this game.

I really couldn't give a fuck as long it does well enough to succeed. If it doesn't then heyho.

 

[Danny22]

What's the launch CCU everybody's expecting, my guess is around a 75-100k

 

[clarky]

What's the launch CCU everybody's expecting, my guess is around a 75-100k

Fuck off with that bullshit. Theres a CCU thread already.

 

[MiguelItUp]

Great OT clarky! Looking forward to seeing that roadmap and diving back in this week!

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Cheers to clarky for never losing hope!

 

[clarky]

Cheers to clarky for never losing hope!

Had to pull you back from the edge there at one point thought we'd lost you.

In other news for the regulars, my wife's vacation to Asia has been canned to due the fucking War so my plan has been well and truly scuppered. Fucking Trump.

 

[Bry0]

Looking forward to getting back in. Was very cautious and skeptical going into the server slam and ended up having a great time.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Had to pull you back from the edge there at one point thought we'd lost you.

 

[BurningNad]

LET'S GOOOOOO FUCK YEAH BITCHES

 

[Hixxy]

Great work clarky ! I'm so ready for release, now.

 

[Chuck Berry]

After all of his bullshit shilling and cocksucking of this game, somehow Cunt In Boxes isn't the OT creator?

 

[Loomy]

Very nice OT. Cannot wait to get into this later in the week.

 

[EN250]

That thread title, it works on so many levels, lmao

 

[BurningNad]

Based on the server slam, my "mains" will likely be Destroyer, Triage, and Vandal, in that order. What's everyone else's? I'll get to them all eventually though.

 

[CowboyLou]

Thanks clarky for the awesome OT. Now I can finally ignore all the other bullshit threads.

 

[Loomy]

Based on the server slam, my "mains" will likely be Destroyer, Triage, and Vandal, in that order. What's everyone else's? I'll get to them all eventually though.

Triage when in teams. I'm hoping Thief is good.

Then Assassin or Rook for solo depending on how broke I am lol.

 

[SmokSmog]

Biggest launch this year, 500K concurrent marathonians guaranteed.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Based on the server slam, my "mains" will likely be Destroyer, Triage, and Vandal, in that order. What's everyone else's? I'll get to them all eventually though.

Thief. I hated getting 3rd partied when my team was spending too much time in a location. Being able to take high position + that drone will appeal to my interests.

 

[R6Rider]

Nice OT!

I have it pre-order on PS5.

I didn't get a chance to play every shell available during the Server Slam, but I've enjoyed them all so far.

I think I'll be mixing it up a lot depending on if I'm going solo or with a squad. Probably will use Destroyer and Triage more for the latter.
Recon is great for solo as at least in the slam, many people ran Assassin. Rook is also just fun to do quick runs too. I was glad to see Rook has some great upgrade skills/perks.

 

[CowboyLou]

Based on the server slam, my "mains" will likely be Destroyer, Triage, and Vandal, in that order. What's everyone else's? I'll get to them all eventually though.

Haven't even touched four out of six yet... only played Destroyer and Triage in the slam. Excited to check out the rest.

Copefully most options remain viable in solos and it's not 100% Assassins all the time.

 

[EDMIX]

Damn clarky This is fucking amazing bruv! I love the title lol


I only played the beta for a bit and loved it. I love the world, the theme, art direction, the typography and love the gun play.

Pre-ordered on PSN and pre-ordered the Special Edition controller. I only really buy SE controllers maybe once a gen.

Amazon.com

Also love the Ghost In The Shell influence as a massive fan of the IP. (Seeing the film and reading the Manga as a child is one the influences that got me into illustration.)

 

[PontificationEngine]

Eager to get back in after finishing up Requiem. I think I need to spend more time in that beginner area, got wrecked in Dire Marsh.

 

[clarky]

Biggest launch this year, 500K concurrent marathonians guaranteed.

No one cares that you have the abilty to count. Make a CCU thread and amuse yourself there.

 

[clarky]

Eager to get back in after finishing up Requiem. I think I need to spend more time in that beginner area, got wrecked in Dire Marsh.

Dire Marsh was no joke. The Loot was miles better though.

 

[CowboyLou]

Damn clarky This is fucking amazing bruv! I love the title lol


I only played the beta for a bit and loved it. I love the world, the theme, art direction, the typography and love the gun play.

Pre-ordered on PSN and pre-ordered the Special Edition controller. I only really buy SE controllers maybe once a gen.

Amazon.com

Also love the Ghost In The Shell influence as a massive fan of the IP. (Seeing the film and reading the Manga as a child is one the influences that got me into illustration.)

Hell yeah dude. I got the controller too plus the collector's edition and the silkworm plush that went up a few days ago. I never go in for this kind of crap but this game really speaks to me. Also love the GITS vibes and all the graphic design influences... WipEout... Designers Republic... Warp Records... shit just rules.

 

[Arsic]

Spoiler

Amazing OT clarky . Team believe about to be eating good! I'm grinding hard the moment it drops.

Bungie really made something special here.

 

[mayham2199]

Nice OT. Can't wait for this on Thursday.

 

[SmokSmog]

No one cares that you have the abilty to count. Make a CCU thread and amuse yourself there.

 

[SmokSmog]

 

[adamsapple]

A Marathon OP not made by Men_In_Boxes just feels wrong.

Great OP regardless, tho.

 

[Branded]

The day is almost upon us! Amazing OT, good stuff Clarky!

 

[CowboyLou]

A Marathon OP not made by Men_In_Boxes just feels wrong.

Great OP regardless, tho.

MIB faltered, even if momentarily. Clarky did not, he deserves the honor.

 

[L*][*N*K]

Really excited to see what the review score is going to be, could be the final nail in the coffin

 

[Topher]

Nice OT, clarky

 

[Arsic]

A Marathon OP not made by Men_In_Boxes just feels wrong.

Great OP regardless, tho.

I have him blocked but I am fairly certain reading others responses to him he actually has mixed or negative feelings towards marathon after the slam lol.

 

[Neolombax]

Finally bit the bullet and preordered. Wanted to wait for a roadmap before purchasing but I figured I want a new shooter, BO7's grind got me a bit burnt out. Gotta grind something new.

Edit - fantastic OP clarky

 

[CowboyLou]

I have him blocked

 

[Guardian Monkey]

Expect a few surprises for launch and more positive reviews than many are going to expect.

But Bungie going to Bungie, don't expect that to change.

 

[Luipadre]

Awesome OT clarky We finally made it. Cant play on thursday, but i took the day off on friday so the whole weekend is mine. Lets the grind begin!

 

[Luipadre]

Expect a few surprises for launch and more positive reviews than many are going to expect.

But Bungie going to Bungie, don't expect that to change.

Not that i care about reviews, but most of the review sites has pretty positive server slam impressions so expecting an 8 meta