After a tumultuous development cycle, Bungie’s next big release, Marathon, launches for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 5, 2026. The multiplayer extraction shooter revives Bungie’s classic Marathon series from the early 1990s, set decades after the original trilogy–making it a perfect entry point for newcomers while offering a unique return to the legacy series for long-time fans. Preorders are available now for the digital-only release on all platforms–and if you’re playing on PC, you can save some cash by preordering at Fanatical. Fanatical is offering the Marathon Standard Edition for $34.39 (was $40) and the Deluxe Edition for $51.59 (was $60). Buying through Fanatical gets you an official Steam key, plus a 5% off coupon code usable on a future purchase at Fanatical. You also get all the Marathon preorder bonuses, which we’ve outlined below.
Marathon Preorder Bonuses
By pre-purchasing Marathon on any platform, you’ll gain access to a handful in-game items and cosmetics. Here’s what’s included:
- ZERO STEP 004 CE Tactical Sidearm Style
- ZERO STEP RC Weapon Charm
- ZERO STEP SHIFT Weapon Sticker
- APOGEE INTERCEPT Background
- APOGEE INTERCEPT Emblem
And if you happen to be a Destiny 2 player, you’ll receive some Marathon-themed bonuses as well. These items are linked to your Bungie.net account and accessible in Destiny 2 once you’ve claimed the preorder bonus:
- UESC Echo-type Shell Exotic Ghost
- UESC Rover Exotic Ship
- UESC Sprinter Exotic Sparrow
Marathon Collector’s Edition
$230 | Releases March 5
Exclusive to Bungie.net, the Marathon Collector’s Edition is available in two versions: a $230 version includes the full game (in the form of a digital download code) on the platform of your choice–either PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC via Steam. You’ll also get some impressive physical bonuses, and everything is bundled nicely in a massive, detailed box. See what you’ll receive below:
- Marathon Full Game Download
- All Deluxe Edition Content
- Premium Hexagon Packaging
- 1/6-Scale Statue of the Thief Runner Shell on Dire Marsh
- Collectible Sekiguchi WEAVEworm
- Embroidered Patch
- Postcards
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- Lenticular Poster
- Zero Step Digital Emblem
- Zero Step Digital Background
Marathon Collector’s Edition (No Game Code)
$170 | Releases March 5
This version of the Collector’s Edition includes all the physical and in-game extras listed above, but does not include the full digital game download. Think of this as more of a Collector’s Edition upgrade.
Marathon is Bungie’s newest competitive PvPvE extraction shooter. In it, you’ll complete objectives and take out enemies in six teams of three. Matches are given time limits based on the map size, with the Dire Marsh level giving players 25 minutes to gather loot and extract alive. You can play Marathon solo, but you’ll still queue against full teams of three if you’re after even more of a challenge. You’ll play as Runners, each with their own bespoke loadouts, abilities, roles, and ultimates. There will be four Runners to choose from at launch, with more coming in future updates. The voice cast for Marathon boasts an impressive roster of video game veterans, including Jennifer English, Neil Newbon, Ben Starr, Fred Tatasciore, Emily O’Brien, Dave Fennoy, and Rich Keeble, among others.
If you’re planning on playing Marathon on PlayStation, you can also preorder the Limited Edition DualSense controller from PlayStation Direct. It has a unique color scheme and fits right in with the game’s and collector’s edition’s aesthetic — all white with neon green accents and industrial designs. The controller comes out with the game on March 5, and is available to preorder for $84.
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