Marathon release date: Platforms, pre-orders and trailer

When it comes to development time, Marathon has certainly earned its name! Two years after release, the game was suddenly delayed last year, but we now have another confirmed release date for Bungie's new shooter.

It's a reboot of the long-dormant Marathon series of old, the third and final game of which released back in 1996, though Bungie is putting a new spin on things this time around.

So, if you're excited to try out the next extraction shooter, here's what you need to know about the Marathon release date, platforms, pre-orders and more.

Marathon release date

Marathon is currently scheduled to release on 5th March 2026.

This was confirmed in a trailer released on 19th January.

The game has originally been slated for a 23rd September 2025 release, but following some issues with development – notably a dispute about stolen artwork – it was decided that the release date should be pushed back.

What platforms is Marathon on?

Marathon will launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Unfortunately, it's bad news for you last-gen console owners, as Marathon will not be coming to either PS4 or Xbox One.

While the game hasn't been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, there is always potential for the game to receive a port in the future, especially if it sells well on other platforms.

Can I pre-order Marathon?

Yes, Marathon is now available to pre-order on all platforms.

While physical versions of the game are not yet available, you can now pre-order both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition on all platforms.

• PC (Steam)
• PS5
• Xbox Series X/S

The Standard Edition will set you back £34.99 / $39.99, while the Deluxe Edition costs a steeper £49.99 / $59.99.

Last, but not least, you can also pre-order the Collector's Edition directly from the Bungie website, which costs a whopping €236.99 / $299.99, although you can get it cheaper if you choose to buy it without a game code.

Annoyingly, it doesn't appear to be available in Pounds Sterling, meaning UK players will have to pay the currency conversion to purchase it using Euros instead.

Marathon gameplay and story details

Marathon is an extraction shooter, similar to games like Escape from Tarkov, which sees squads of up to three exploring the planet Tau Ceti IV in search of loot.

Here's how Bungie themselves describe the game: "You are a Runner, a cybernetic mercenary scouring the remains of a lost colony for fortune and power. Team up in crews of three as you battle rival Runner teams and hostile security forces for weapons and upgrades.

"Survive and everything you've scavenged is yours to keep for future runs on Tau Ceti IV or, if you're brave enough, a journey to the derelict Marathon ship that hangs above."

The game is a reboot of Bungie's original Marathon series, which saw three games released from 1994-1996.

While today's Marathon is an online PvP extraction shooter, the Marathon of old was a good, old-fashioned story-driven FPS.

But the story isn't all gone from 2025's Marathon, either. Like Destiny, the game will feature a story that unfolds over time through various in-game seasons and events.

As for what, exactly, that story will entail, we'll simply have to wait and see.

Is there a Marathon trailer?

Yes, there are a few, actually!

Marathon was first announced with a cinematic trailer shown at the PlayStation Showcase in May 2023:

Bungie then went pretty silent up until 14th April 2025, when it released not one, but two trailers.

First up, there was the gameplay reveal trailer which showed off some quick gunfights to give players a feel for the game:

Then, the gameplay overview trailer provided a longer, more in-depth look at Marathon's gameplay systems and core gameplay loop:

More recently, the pre-order trailer has given us the most up-to-date look at the shooter as we approach launch:

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