Bungie’s Marathon Release Date Set for September 23; Gameplay Overview and Closed Alpha Revealed
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With the official Marathon reveal stream happening, Bungie opened up with a first-look gameplay trailer as well as confirming the game’s release date. For all runners wondering exactly when Marathon’s release date is, wonder no more, as the team-based extraction shooter arrives this September 23. pitting it head-to-head against Borderlands 4!
Alongisde the release date, we also got our first gameplay look and even a video showcasing an overview of what the game is about.
Marathon Arrives This September
As revealed during today’s Marathon reveal stream, Bungie has released the first-ever gameplay for the game, which is coming later this year. In the short trailer above, you get a look at numerous abilities, weapons, and locations, as well as a general look at the gunplay itself. Bungie also released a much deeper overview of the gameplay, which you can watch below.
Although Marathon is planning to ship in September, Bungie fans will be able to get a much earlier look at the game in its upcoming closed alpha test, which begins on April 23, 2025. At the moment, Bungie is opening sign-ups via the official Marathon Discord channel.
Not sure what Marathon is about? It’s not Destiny, but something far more competitive.
From Bungie themselves: “Become a Runner in Bungie’s upcoming sci-fi PvP extraction shooter, Marathon. You are a cybernetic mercenary venturing into the unknown in a fight for survival and fortune where any run can lead to greatness.”
If you don’t get in this initial testing phase, the studio confirmed that there are mo tests planned in the future.
Marathon arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 23. Currently, no pricing has been announced, though we’re guessing it won’t be free.
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