Bungie Marathon Release Date March 5 2026 Set with $40 Price Tag
Bungie officially confirms Marathon's release date as March 5, 2026. The extraction shooter will launch on PS5, PC, and Xbox with a $40 premium price tag.
The long-awaited revival of a sci-fi legend finally has a spot on the calendar. After nearly 3 years of anticipation since its first announcement, Bungie has officially confirmed when players can jump into the neon-soaked world of Marathon.
Bungie Marathon Release Date Confirmed for March 2026
In a recent update on the PlayStation Blog, Bungie revealed that Marathon will launch on March 5, 2026. The game hits PS5, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously. This announcement follows a significant delay from the original September 23, 2025 target, a move made to refine the experience after early Alpha tests received mixed reviews.
Premium Pricing Strategy vs. Free-to-Play
Breaking away from the free-to-play model seen in Destiny 2, Marathon will debut as a premium title. The Standard Edition is priced at $40, while a Deluxe Edition featuring exclusive cosmetics will cost $60. This pricing mirrors the success of Arc Raiders, which recently hit 12 million sales in just 12 weeks, suggesting a market shift back toward paid entry for high-quality live service games.
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