Today, Bungie, the creators of Halo and Destiny, revealed gameplay of their upcoming team-based extraction shooter Marathon. As part of the live Marathon Gameplay Reveal Showcase, Bungie developers premiered Alpha gameplay of the tactical and fast-paced FPS, explored the mysterious and cutthroat world of Tau Ceti IV, and discussed how to join the Marathon Closed Alpha Test.
In addition, Bungie announced Marathon will release on September 23, 2025 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with full cross play and cross save.
In the meantime, players can join the Marathon community Discord, where they can sign up for a chance to be one of the first to playtest Marathon. The Bungie team will be actively engaging in Discord, holding live Q&As, and evolving the game based on player feedback for launch and beyond.
Marathon Gameplay Reveal Showcase videos:
- Marathon Gameplay Reveal Showcase VOD
- Marathon | Gameplay Reveal Trailer
- Marathon | Gameplay Overview Trailer
- Marathon | Creator Alpha Gameplay Highlights
- Marathon | Reveal Cinematic Short
Marathon press site and press kit: https://press.bungie.com/Marathon
The World of Marathon
In Marathon, players inhabit a Runner, a cybernetic mercenary scouring the remains of a lost colony of Tau Ceti IV for fortune and power. Players team up in crews of three as they battle rival Runner teams and hostile security forces for weapons and upgrades. Survive and everything they’ve scavenged is theirs to keep for future runs on Tau Ceti IV—or if they’re brave enough, a journey to the derelict Marathon ship that hangs above.
Tau Ceti IV
Welcome to Tau Ceti IV, a lost colony whose inhabitants disappeared without a trace. Rival factions compete for the resources left behind, hiring Runners who’ve given up their human form for biosynthetic shells. Death is but a hurdle in this cutthroat competition where power, fortune, and answers to Tau Ceti IV’s mysteries hang in the balance.
Become a Runner
Choose from a roster of cybernetic mercenaries with unique abilities. Players customize their Runner’s playstyle with the weapons, implants, and equipment they collect on their runs. Strategize, execute, and become Tau Ceti’s most feared mercenary.
A High-Stakes Journey to Grow in Power
Bungie’s best-in-class FPS gunplay sets the stage for a unique mix of tactical and fast-paced action, where every run is a tense competition for a big score. End game challenges, ranked play, seasonal storytelling, community events, and more await in Season 1.
Marathon | Reveal Cinematic Short
While Marathon gameplay was the focus of the Showcase, Bungie surprised audiences by closing out the event with the first, original cinematic short set in the Marathon universe, displaying the team’s commitment to rich storytelling both in and out of the game. This cinematic short was written and directed by the award-winning director Alberto Mielgo and his animation studio pinkman.tv.
“When I first read about Marathon’s universe and characters, I found everything strangely poetic and mysterious,” said Alberto Mielgo. “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.”
Marathon | Reveal Cinematic Short cast:
- Erica Lindbeck as Glitch
- Elias Toufexis as Void
- Nika Futterman as Blackbird
- Donnla Hughes as ONI
- Ben Starr as Narrator
Marathon Collection [001] on the Bungie Store
Run // Success. New gear // obtained.
Marathon’s first product range, Marathon Collection [001], is now on the Bungie Store. It includes a Marathon tee, hoodie, and maybe... something else? 🐛
Wishlist Marathon:
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3065800/Marathon/
- PlayStation 5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008864
- Xbox Series X|S: https://microsoft.com/store/productid/9pb32dkqkzdq
Marathon social media:
- Discord: https://discord.gg/marathonthegame
- Twitch: https://twitch.tv/marathonthegame
- r/Marathon (community subreddit): https://reddit.com/r/Marathon/
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marathonthegame.bungie.net
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@marathonthegame
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/marathonthegame
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/MarathonTheGame/
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MarathonTheGame
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/marathonthegame
- Threads: https://threads.net/@marathonthegame
Marathon press site and press kit: https://press.bungie.com/Marathon
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