Marathon is a Paid Game

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Summary

  • Bungie’s Marathon will be a premium release, not a free-to-play title.
  • Pricing information is unavailable at this time, but it won’t be a “full price” game.
  • Marathon is said to be launching with 3 maps.

Bungie’s highly anticipated first-person shooter game, titled Marathon, is not a free-to-play game as some might have thought. Instead, it will be a paid title. For years, fans have been eagerly awaiting the reboot of Bungie’s Marathon. Recently, Bungie has revealed more about this extraction shooter, including new gameplay videos, trailers, and specific details on what players can expect.

The “Marathon” game trailer unveiled details about four distinct characters who can be played, fast-paced extraction shooter action, launch date, and start date for the closed alpha testing. According to the trailer, the game “Marathon” is scheduled to launch on September 23rd. But if you’re lucky enough to receive an invitation, you can start playing the game during the closed alpha test on April 23rd.

Although many people who have played it highly appreciate Marathon, the game has also garnered some unfavorable responses from fans. What’s new is that Marathon won’t be a free-to-play game but a premium release, though it won’t be sold at full price. The exact cost of Marathon at launch remains undisclosed, but fans can expect it to be less than $70. More information about the pricing will be shared this summer. For now, GameSpot has mentioned that Marathon will feature a battle pass and only three maps upon release, with an additional map coming soon after.

Marathon is a Paid Game Instead of a Free-to-Play Release

The high price tag for Marathon, an online multiplayer game that’s only available at launch with three maps, has sparked some criticism, leading some fans to draw comparisons to Concord. Reminiscent of the troubled live-service hero shooter that also originated from Sony, Concord, which faced similar backlash for being a premium title in a market dominated by free-to-play games.

It’s important to note that Bungie, known for creating popular first-person shooter games, hasn’t lost its touch just because they’re releasing a premium game called Marathon instead of a free-to-play one. Some people might be surprised by this decision, but if the gameplay is strong enough, it could convince players to buy and continue playing the game. We’ll have to wait and see how things unfold, as Marathon’s success depends heavily on its gameplay. The upcoming alpha test later this month will give us a glimpse into fans’ reactions, and it will be intriguing to observe how Bungie incorporates feedback from players into the final version, which is set to launch on September 23.

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2025-04-12 23:07