Marathon
News, coverage and analysis tracking Marathon across the outlets.
Slay the Spire 2 Dev Never Thought It Would Actually Pass Marathon in Steam Concurrents, Says Congratulations Post ‘Seems a Bit Meaner Than Intended’ - IGNSlay the Spire 2 has significantly surpassed Bungie's Marathon in concurrent player numbers on Steam, reaching over 350,000 players compared to Marathon's peak of 88,337. MegaCrit co-founder Casey Yano expressed surprise at the success, and the studio clarified that a congratulatory tweet to Bungie was intended sarcastically and not as shade.
Marathon's credits include the artist whose work Bungie used without permissionThe credits for Bungie's newly released game Marathon list Fern 'Antireal' Hook as a visual design consultant, an artist whose work Bungie previously used without permission. Hook confirmed the situation has been resolved to her satisfaction, with Bungie stating they are auditing internal processes to prevent future occurrences of unauthorized art usage.
Bungie ask Marathon critics to delay "full reviews" till the release of an endgame zone, and I am wistfully reminded of Vault of GlassBungie has requested that critics delay full reviews of its new game Marathon until a later endgame zone unlocks in March, a move the author likens to similar tactics used during the launch of Destiny. This request, while not a mandate, is seen as potentially influencing reviewers to soften their critiques, especially given that microtransaction details were also revealed late. The author expresses frustration with what they perceive as marketing manipulation, despite having enjoyed the parts of Marathon they have played.
Marathon launch player numbers are about half those of the Server Slam, at least on PCBungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, has launched with significantly lower player numbers on PC compared to its recent Server Slam event. The game's peak concurrent players on Steam reached 88,337, less than half of the Server Slam's 143,621 peak. Despite the initial lower turnout, Marathon holds a 'Very Positive' user review rating on Steam, and player numbers may increase over the weekend.
Now Marathon Is Out in the Wild, the True Cost of Its Microtransactions Has Been Revealed - IGNBungie's newly released $40 game Marathon features microtransactions for cosmetic items, including character and weapon skins, and a battle pass. While gameplay-affecting items are not for sale, some players have criticized the pricing of skins and the virtual currency system, which often requires purchasing more currency than needed for a specific item. Others defend the monetization, noting that it is comparable to or less expensive than other premium titles and free-to-play games.
Marathon Deluxe Edition owners are using an incredibly simple "infinite silk exploit", letting them max out the reward pass within hours of the game's releaseOwners of the Deluxe Edition of Bungie's new sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon are reportedly exploiting a bug that allows them to quickly max out the season one reward pass. The exploit involves repeatedly restarting the game to regain the Deluxe Edition's Silk currency, which is used for reward passes. While the exploit does not grant player power or involve real-money purchases, it allows players to unlock cosmetics faster than intended, and Bungie may implement a rollback for affected accounts.
Marathon Credits Artist Who Claimed Bungie Stole Their ArtBungie has credited artist Fern Hook, also known as Antireal, in the newly released Marathon game, following an art theft allegation settlement. Hook had claimed Bungie used their designs without permission, a dispute that was resolved to Hook's satisfaction in late 2025. Marathon is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Marathon promises to avoid stressful FOMO-inducing battle passesBungie has addressed player feedback regarding the upcoming game Marathon, assuring that it will not feature stressful FOMO-inducing battle passes. The developer shared this information as part of a recap of player discussions during the third day of the Server Slam event.
Arc Raiders Was Recording Private Discord DMsEmbark Studios' game Arc Raiders was found to be recording and storing players' private Discord direct messages locally on their PCs. The company has acknowledged the issue, released a hotfix, and stated that the messages were not reviewed or stored externally. An audit will be conducted to prevent future incidents.
Site News: Where's Our Marathon PS5 Review?Push Square will delay its PlayStation 5 review for the live service game Marathon until its end-game content, the Cryo Archive, is released later this month. The publication wants to test the full scope of Bungie's creation, including its raid-like puzzle solving and close-quarters combat, before submitting a scored review.
Marathon Launch Day: Bungie’s Sci-Fi Return Feels Like Destiny Meets Escape From TarkovBungie has launched its new extraction shooter, Marathon, marking its first major new intellectual property since Destiny. The game features full crossplay and cross-save functionality across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with pre-loading available and server slam rewards for early players. Marathon aims to bring Bungie's signature gameplay design to the high-stakes extraction shooter genre, potentially redefining it.
Games Inbox: Is Pokémon Pokopia really worth getting?Readers share their thoughts on recent games, with one player enjoying the open-ended exploration of Pokémon Pokopia and another finding catharsis in Resident Evil Requiem. Discussions also touch upon Sony's management of Naughty Dog, the state of the games industry, and the potential success of Bungie's Marathon.
Slay The Spire 2 Just Smashed This Huge Player Count RecordSlay the Spire 2 has achieved a massive player count in Steam Early Access, reaching a peak of 282,314 concurrent players on its first day. This record-breaking launch surpasses other popular roguelike deckbuilders and positions it as a top performer on Steam, even outperforming several AAA releases. The game features a new four-player co-op mode and is expected to remain in early access for one to two years.- Marathon ReleasedMarathon, a new extraction shooter, is now available for PC and consoles with crossplay and cross-saves. The game revives the name of the first title in the series, with the Windows edition available on Steam.
Highly Anticipated PS5 First-Party Shooter Hits PS Store TodayThe first-person shooter Marathon, developed by Bungie, has launched on PlayStation 5. This extraction shooter set on Tau Ceti IV is available in Standard and Deluxe editions. Other upcoming PlayStation first-party titles for PS5 include Saros and Marvel's Wolverine.
15 First Person Shooter (FPS) Games of 2026This article highlights upcoming first-person shooter games slated for release in 2026, showcasing a diverse range of titles from militaristic combat to sci-fi horror. Featured games include Marathon, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Better Than Dead, Resident Evil Requiem, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, DEFECT, NO LAW, Road to Vostok, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, ExeKiller, ILL, Rogue Point, Witchfire, and Valor Mortis, each offering unique gameplay mechanics and settings.
Marathon day one check-in: Thief impressions, broken Deluxe Edition bonuses, and so many AssassinsBungie's extraction shooter Marathon is now live, with initial impressions highlighting its high-stakes shootouts and loot juggling. Players are experimenting with various 'runner shells' like Assassin and Vandal, while the new Thief shell offers intel and trickery. The article also notes ongoing issues with Deluxe Edition bonuses not appearing for some players.
Marathon players accidentally smuggle rare loot out of Server Slam and into full gamePlayers of the newly launched Marathon game are reporting that rare loot from the recent Server Slam playtest has been accidentally transferred into their inboxes in the full game. This includes items like a 24-slot backpack. Bungie is aware of the issue and is working on resolving it, while also addressing missing pre-order and Deluxe Edition bonuses.
PS Studios Show Support for Marathon's PS5 Launch with Brilliant ArtworkPlayStation Studios have shown support for the launch of Bungie's new survival extraction shooter, Marathon, on PlayStation 5 with celebratory artwork. Studios like Housemarque, Sucker Punch Productions, Santa Monica Studio, and Guerrilla Games have contributed to the tribute, highlighting a tradition of cross-studio collaboration.- FZ Play – Marathon bekänner färg!Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is set to premiere today at 18:00, with streamer Wakkaah providing a preview during the FZ Play stream starting at 19:00. The article also details a screenshot contest running throughout March, with monthly and seasonal winners receiving prizes.