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Marathon promises to avoid stressful FOMO-inducing battle passes
Bungie 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 DMs
Embark 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 Tarkov
Bungie 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 Record
Slay 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 Released
Marathon, 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 Today
The 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 2026
This 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 Assassins
Bungie'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 game
Players 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 Artwork
PlayStation 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.
MMO Business Roundup: Sony pulls back from PC ports, US considers compelling Tencent divestment
Sony is reportedly ceasing PC ports for PlayStation 5 games due to concerns over weak sales and brand dilution, though multiplayer titles like Marvel Tokon and Marathon are unaffected. Separately, the U.S. government is considering compelling Tencent to divest from western gaming investments amid data privacy and potential military links concerns.
Bungie’s Marathon launch is officially happening this afternoon – are you playing?
Bungie's new shooter Marathon officially launches today at 1 p.m. EST on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game is available in two editions, priced at $40 and $60, with a player-friendly business model. The developers have released an FAQ and warned players about potential login queues.
This Week in Gaming: March 5–11, 2026 — Major Announcements, Game Pass, and Mario Day | Invision Game
The first week of March 2026 saw major gaming news including Cyberpunk 2077 joining Xbox Game Pass, updates from Capcom on Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Pragmata, and anticipation for Mario Day. New releases like Bungie's Marathon and 2K's WWE 2K26 are also set for March, while cloud gaming continues its expansion with NVIDIA GeForce NOW.
Steam buckles under the weight of Marathon, a long-awaited roguelike sequel, and the revival of an iconic poker game
Steam is experiencing high player counts due to the simultaneous release of three new games, including the highly anticipated roguelike sequel Marathon and a revival of an iconic poker game. These diverse titles are collectively drawing hundreds of thousands of players to the platform.
Slay the Spire 2 is out now in Early Access with online co-op
Slay the Spire 2 has launched in Early Access, featuring solo and online co-op modes for up to four players. The game is built with the open-source Godot engine and includes native Linux support, with plans for 1-2 years of further development to add content, modes, and features. It achieved a peak of over 110,000 concurrent players shortly after release.
It’s A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game returns players to Bungie's classic sci-fi universe with high-risk PvPvE combat, scavenging, and survival elements on the planet Tau Ceti IV. Players can choose from six specialized Runner shells and customize their loadouts, with cross-play and cross-save supported.
10 Tips To Help You Survive Your First Runs in Marathon, Available Today on Xbox Series X|S
Marathon, a new survival extraction shooter from Bungie, is now available on Xbox Series X|S. The game challenges players to scavenge for loot on Tau Ceti IV, battle rival players and hostile forces, and exfil to advance their power and unlock new gear. The article provides ten tips for new players, covering aspects like sound awareness, preparation, exit planning, combat strategy, and utilizing different Runner shells and faction contracts.
