Bungie has put months of speculation to rest by locking in Marathon’s release window and price.
The studio has confirmed that its extraction shooter will launch in March 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ending a long stretch of silence following the game’s indefinite delay earlier in 2025.
The title won’t arrive for some time, but a firm window marks a notable change from the uncertainty that defined its post-alpha period.
How Much Will Marathon Cost?
Marathon will launch at $39.99 USD (€39.99 / £34.99), a price point that sits well below the standard $70 many players anticipated.
Those rumors had gained traction earlier in the year, especially as Bungie struggled to rebuild confidence after reports of internal morale issues and accusations of art plagiarism.
With pricing now confirmed and the plagiarism issue reportedly settled, Bungie is positioning Marathon as a premium-feeling release that avoids full AAA pricing, closer to Helldivers 2 or Arc Raiders than traditional blockbuster shooters.
What Does the $40 Price Actually Include?
Even as a paid title, Bungie says Marathon will include the complete base experience, with ongoing gameplay updates delivered at no extra cost.
New maps, Runner shells, events, and additional content will be added at no extra cost, with the developer presenting the upfront price as a safeguard against pay-to-win monetization.
Bungie has been explicit on this front, promising that success in Marathon will never depend on how much money a player spends.
Is Marathon Avoiding Live-Service FOMO?
Monetization has been a sensitive topic for Bungie in recent years, and Marathon appears designed to address some of those long-standing complaints.
While the game will feature Rewards Passes, Bungie has confirmed that these passes will not expire, meaning players won’t lose access to cosmetics or progression if they step away for a season.
Older passes will stay available to buy and complete, sidestepping the fear-of-missing-out approach that has frustrated players in many live-service games, including Bungie’s own Destiny 2.
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