Summary
Bungie recently revealed thatMarathonwill be a “premium title,” but this does not mean it will be a fully-priced game.Marathonwill be a first-person extraction shooter, rebooting the popular 90s franchise after many years. Gamers are curious to know more about the upcoming title, but Bungie will only reveal some information later in 2025.
TheMarathonreboot was originally announced in 2023 during the PlayStation Showcase event, and not much information about the game was revealed until recently. Over the last few days, Bungie revealedMarathon’s gameplay and release date, indicating that the title will be out on June 15, 2025. The game will feature a bright, colorful art style and will pit players against each other in groups of three as they explore maps with deadly NPCs and face off against other gamers.
Earlier this week, Wario64 posted a quote from Gamespot, which originally claimed that Marathon would be a “full-priced game,” implying that it would cost $70. This statement was soon corrected by Bungie, with the developer confirming that whileMarathonwill be sold as a “premium title,” not a free-to-play game, it will not cost full price. The developer also said that more details will be unveiled during the summer. Considering that other games published by Sony, such asHelldivers 2andConcord, cost $40,Marathonmay choose to do the same.
Marathon Will Be a ‘Premium’ Title, but Not Full-Priced
Bungie recently talked abouthowMarathonwill compete with other popular extraction shooters. The game’s director, Zoe Ziegler, claimed thatMarathonwill not attempt to compete directly withEscape from Tarkov, for example, as offering the same experience would likely only keep players still engaged with the original game instead of trying a new one. The goal is to offer a unique experience that will be compelling enough for mainstream success and differ from other titles in the same genre in creative ways.
Unlike some similar games in the genre, for example,Marathonwill not have proximity chat. According to the developers, this decision was made to create a safe environment for players, and proximity chat may only be added to the game if a solution is found after launch.
Gamers who are interested in the upcoming extraction shooter will have a great chance to try it in the next few weeks.Marathonwill kick off its Closed Alpha testing soon, which will last from April 23 to May 4. Interested players should join the official Discord and apply to get a chance to participate.
