Bungie Releases New Extraction Shooter Marathon

On March 5, 2026, Bungie launched Marathon, a highly anticipated multiplayer extraction shooter.

orgBungie

techMarathon

conceptmultiplayer extraction shooter

Returning to their roots, this sci-fi title is Bungie's first major release following the Destiny series.

orgBungie

techDestiny

Set on the mysterious planet Tau Ceti IV, players assume the role of Runners—cybernetic mercenaries working for powerful corporations.

locationTau Ceti IV

personrunner

To keep the experience fresh, Bungie implemented a seasonal model where player vaults are periodically wiped, though cosmetic progress remains safe.

orgBungie

Known for their legendary 'gunfeel' in games like Halo, Bungie brings that same precision to this genre.

techHalo

orgBungie

With full cross-play and cross-save support across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Marathon invites players to test their skills in a gritty, high-risk environment.

techPC

techPlayStation 5

techXbox Series X|S

techMarathon

🎉

End of article

You read 6 focus sentences.

Challenge Mode

Comprehension Questions

What is the primary objective of a player acting as a Runner in Marathon?

To colonize the planet of Tau Ceti IV for future human settlements.

To destroy the mega-corporations that hire them.

To scavenge artifacts and data before reaching an extraction point safely.

Reveal Answer

✓

Correct Choice

To scavenge artifacts and data before reaching an extraction point safely.

What happens to a player's gear if they fail to extract during a mission?

The gear brought into the mission is lost permanently.

The gear is downgraded to a lower tier of quality.

The gear is returned to their vault at the start of the next season.

Reveal Answer

✓

Correct Choice

The gear brought into the mission is lost permanently.

How does the seasonal model impact a player's progress?

All progress, including cosmetics and titles, is wiped completely.

Only the player's level is reset, while all gear remains in the vault.

Player vaults are wiped, but permanent progress like cosmetics and titles is retained.

Reveal Answer

✓

Correct Choice

Player vaults are wiped, but permanent progress like cosmetics and titles is retained.

Which platforms support Marathon's cross-play and cross-save features?

Only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.

Reveal Answer

✓

Correct Choice

PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Where does the gameplay of Marathon take place?

In the ruins of a post-apocalyptic Destiny universe city.

On a derelict colony planet called Tau Ceti IV.

On a futuristic space station orbiting Earth.

Reveal Answer

✓

Correct Choice

On a derelict colony planet called Tau Ceti IV.

Learn faster with Ringoo apps

Trace your learning progress and get real-time feedback with interactive exercises.

App Store Google Play