Bungie’s Marathon Is Releasing Sooner Than You’d Think, And it Won’t Cost $70

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Bungie has confirmed that Marathon will be released in March 2026 and will be reasonably priced. The game has faced some delays and challenges during development, but it appears to be progressing well. With a firm release window now announced, fans finally have a date to anticipate, and Bungie has clarified that the game won’t be expensive.

Originally planned for release in September 2025, the online shooter game, Marathon, has been delayed. Early player tests showed the game wasn’t ready, and Bungie announced an indefinite delay to ensure it met the high standards players expect from the creators of Destiny and Halo. Concerns about copied artwork and reports of low employee morale further worried fans. However, as 2025 ends, there’s a renewed sense of optimism about the game’s future.

Marathon Will Launch in March 2026 for $40

Bungie recently shared an update on Marathon, revealing a planned release in March 2026 with a $40 price tag. This is good news for fans, as earlier rumors suggested it could cost $70 – a price point common for major games, but higher than what many live-service games like Helldivers 2 charge. While a specific release date wasn’t given, knowing the game will launch in March is a significant step forward after its initial delay. This announcement, along with confirmation that concerns about copied content have been addressed, offers a much-needed positive outlook for both the game and Bungie itself.

Recent details have confirmed a previous leak, which increases the likelihood that other rumors are also true. Back in October 2025, a source predicted Marathon would cost $40 and launch with 28 weapons. Now that the price has been confirmed, players are excited about the potential amount of content. While Bungie hasn’t said exactly how many weapons will be available at launch, they did announce over 400 weapon mods, offering plenty of customization options. The original leak also mentioned a $10 season pass for cosmetic items only, and Bungie has confirmed Marathon won’t include any pay-to-win elements, suggesting rewards passes will focus on cosmetics.

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As a big fan, I was really happy to hear that Bungie isn’t going to let the rewards from the Marathon season pass expire! That means we won’t lose out on any cool cosmetics if we can’t get them right away. They’ve said there’s more news coming as we get closer to March 2026, and honestly, that’s a good sign. Bungie really needs to turn things around, because Destiny 2 has been losing players lately, and a lot of us haven’t been thrilled with the recent updates and expansions.

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It’s hard to say if Marathon will live up to the hype until players can experience it themselves, but a release is coming soon – expected in March 2026. Just knowing when it will launch and how much it will cost should reassure fans after a long wait and a lot of questions. While there’s still much we don’t know about Marathon and PlayStation’s plans for ongoing live service games, development is definitely moving forward.

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2025-12-15 23:09