Bungie’s Marathon Launches March 5 with Star-Studded Soundtrack and Seasonal Updates
Bungie, the creators of Halo and Destiny, is set to release its new action sci-fi extraction shooter, Marathon, on March 5th. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, with full cross-play and cross-save functionality.
Cinematic Launch and Musical Collaboration
Accompanying the launch is an original music video titled “In Death We’ve Just Begun,” directed by Harmony Korine and Sam Goldwater. The video showcases the perilous life of a Runner on Tau Ceti IV and features new music from Ryan Lott of Son Lux, with lyrics penned by Poppy . The song is performed by both Ryan Lott & Son Lux and Poppy, with mixing by Chris Tabron and mastering by Dave Kutch.
What is Marathon?
Marathon is a survival extraction shooter set in a world where players seize on the role of Runners, fighting for resources and uncovering the mysteries of the UESC Marathon and a lost colony on Tau Ceti 4 .
Seasonal Content Updates
Bungie plans to support Marathon with evolving three-month seasons. These seasons will introduce new gameplay elements, gear, storytelling, zone changes, and progression updates without requiring any additional expansions . This commitment to ongoing content ensures a continually evolving experience for players.
Key Features
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam
- Cross-Play & Cross-Save: Supported across all platforms
- Seasonal Updates: Three-month seasons with new content and features
- Genre: Action Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter
- Setting: Tau Ceti IV