It’s been nearly three years now since Destiny maker (and Sony subsidiary) Bungie formally announced a revival of the storied Marathon FPS franchise. And it has been about seven months since the game’s original announced release date of September 23, 2025 was pushed back indefinitely after a reportedly poor response to the game’s first Alpha test.
But today, in a post on the PlayStation Blog, Bungie revealed that the new Marathon would finally be hitting PS5, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S on March 5, narrowing down the month-long March release window announced back in December.
Unlike Destiny 2, which transitioned to a free-to-play model in 2019, the new Marathon sells for $40 in a Standard Edition or a $60 Deluxe Edition that includes some digital rewards and cosmetics. That mirrors the pricing of the somewhat similar Arc Raiders, which recently hit 12 million sales in less than 12 weeks.
It’s exciting to see the return of the Marathon franchise after so long! Bungie’s ability to create engaging worlds always keeps fans looking forward to new releases. March 5 can’t come soon enough!
Absolutely! Bungie’s track record with immersive storytelling and engaging gameplay makes this revival even more intriguing. It will be interesting to see how they incorporate new mechanics while honoring the original’s legacy.
You’re right, Bungie’s storytelling is top-notch! I’m also excited to see how they’ll blend classic Marathon elements with modern gameplay mechanics. It’ll be interesting to see if they incorporate any multiplayer features, given the popularity of that aspect in their previous titles.