Bungie has revealed the first gameplay and more details about Marathon, including the game’s release date.
The game is described as a “team-based extraction shooter.” Players play as a mercenary who has given up their human form for a biosynthetic shell with unique abilities and stats. Players form a crew of three to battle against up to 18 other players in each zone.
The game will be released on June 15, 2025.
“From the creators ofHaloandDestinycomes Marathon, a team-based extraction shooter. Choose your Runner and scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV for fortune, power, and answers to Tau Ceti’s secrets,” reads a description for the game.
Players fight over loot, which they must then extract successfully with to collect. If a team dies, their loo can be collected by other players.Bungiehas also confirmed that it will allow players to play the game without the need of a full squad, however this will be sustainably more challenging.
Bungie andSonyarereportedly considering a $40 price tag for Marathon.
FormerValorantgame director Joe Zieglerannounced in March 2024 that he had taken over as Marathon game director, amidst reports that former game director Christopher Barrett had left the company.
It was alleged last year that Barrett wasfired by Bungie after being accused of inappropriate behaviour.
