Marathon Open Play Week Offers Free Access and New PvE Mode
Bungie is hosting a free Open Play Week for Marathon from June 2-9, introducing a new PvE mode and coinciding with the launch of Season 2.
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PS5 Owners Can Play 2026 Sony First-Party Game for Free
Sony is offering a limited-time free play week for Bungie's multiplayer shooter Marathon on PlayStation 5 from June 2 to June 9. No PlayStation Plus subscription is required to participate in this "Open Play Week," and all progress will carry over to Marathon Season 2. This initiative aims to boost player engagement for the recently released title.
Marathon’s Open Play Week Includes Sponsored Survival, the New Experimental PvE Mode
Bungie is hosting an Open Play Week for Marathon from June 2nd to 9th, introducing an experimental PvE mode called Sponsored Survival. This mode takes place on the new Night Marsh map and features unique spawn mechanics for Runners and Rooks. The Open Play Week coincides with the launch of Marathon Season 2: NIGHTFALL on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Marathon Free Play Week: Play for Free June 2–9 During Season 2 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie is offering a free play week for its extraction shooter Marathon from June 2 to June 9 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, coinciding with the launch of Season 2. This event includes a seasonal wipe, new content like a night version of the Dire Marsh map, new weapons, and a Sentinel Shell. The free period aims to revitalize the player base and allow newcomers to experience the game before deciding to purchase it.
Marathon's first open play week starts on June 2
Bungie announced that the first open play week for their upcoming game Marathon will begin on June 2. Further details regarding the game's new season were also shared.