Bungie has officially announced Marathon will be releasing on September 23rd 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and will feature cross-platform multplayer; in addition, players can join the Discord server for a chance to playtest the game.
Along with this announcement, Bungie has released a brand new Reveal Cinematic Short showcasing the game's rich storytelling, and giving players a first look at this brand new world based on Bungie's original Pre-Halo IP.
The cinematic short was written and directed by the award winning director Alberto Mielgo, and his animation studio pinkman.tv.
“When I first read about Marathon’s universe and characters, I found everything strangely poetic and mysterious,” said Alberto Mielgo. “The concepts of futility and endurance immediately came to mind, and I felt an urgent need to write about it. Seeing the game team’s super bold and vibrant artwork created an instant connection. It’s all deeply inspiring and thought-provoking.”
The cast featured in the short includes:
- Erica Lindbeck as Glitch
- Elias Toufexis as Void
- Nika Futterman as Blackbird
- Donnla Hughes as ONI
- Ben Starr as Narrator
Additionally, Bungie has begun selling Marathon merchandise at the Bungie Store.
To learn more, here is the official overview of the game as provided by Bungie, along with the new image gallery, trailer, and the new short.
Overview:
The World of Marathon
In Marathon, players inhabit a Runner, a cybernetic mercenary scouring the remains of a lost colony of Tau Ceti IV for fortune and power. Players team up in crews of three as they battle rival Runner teams and hostile security forces for weapons and upgrades. Survive and everything they’ve scavenged is theirs to keep for future runs on Tau Ceti IV—or if they’re brave enough, a journey to the derelict Marathon ship that hangs above.
Tau Ceti IV
Welcome to Tau Ceti IV, a lost colony whose inhabitants disappeared without a trace. Rival factions compete for the resources left behind, hiring Runners who’ve given up their human form for biosynthetic shells. Death is but a hurdle in this cutthroat competition where power, fortune, and answers to Tau Ceti IV’s mysteries hang in the balance.
Become a Runner
Choose from a roster of cybernetic mercenaries with unique abilities. Players customize their Runner’s playstyle with the weapons, implants, and equipment they collect on their runs. Strategize, execute, and become Tau Ceti’s most feared mercenary.
A High-Stakes Journey to Grow in Power
Bungie’s best-in-class FPS gunplay sets the stage for a unique mix of tactical and fast-paced action, where every run is a tense competition for a big score. End game challenges, ranked play, seasonal storytelling, community events, and more await in Season 1.
Wishlist Marathon:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3065800/Marathon/
PlayStation 5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10008864
Xbox Series X|S: https://microsoft.com/store/productid/9pb32dkqkzdq
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Marathon Cinematic Short:
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