marathona long-dormant sci-fi shooter from Bungie will return in September. For players who want to try it before the new game is released, closed alpha testing will begin later this month.
The Marathon is a trilogy of the game released on Mac in the 90s, and is a franchise that puts Bungie on the map, and then it released Halo on the original Xbox. The latest iteration of the marathon is a comprehensive overhaul of the original recipe, from old-school 3D FPS games like Doom to team-based extracted shooters. Players play the role of runners, who land on the Dow IV planet, looking for loot, wealth and secrets.
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Fill in September 23, 2025.#marathonreveal pic.twitter.com/2sxpzpxka0– Marathon (@marathonthegame) April 12, 2025
Here’s what you need to know about marathons.
When will the marathon come out?
The marathon will be released on September 23, 2025 on PC, PS5 and Xbox series consoles.
How much does a marathon cost?
As of Saturday’s game announcement, Bungie has not yet provided a price.
When will the marathon close the alpha test?
The closed Alpha test will begin on April 23.
How do I join the marathon closed alpha test?
Those interested in joining the closed alpha test can join Marathon Discord Channel.
What new marathon is this?
The Marathon is a team or solo player exploring the lost human colony on Tau Ceti IV. They will have to explore the areas occupied by rival players, computer-controlled troops and other threats on Earth. Players choose from different running categories, such as invisible voids that can be used in active camouflage.
This game is an extractive shooting game and is the latest craze in the game genre. Extract shooters are different from robbery shooters such as border areas and the division because players need to escape the area (in other words, to extract) to keep all the loot they collect. Death, all these good things are snapped up for other players. The more loot players come back, the better the chances of survival.
How do new marathons connect to older games?
In the initial marathon, Tau Ceti IV was the home of 30,000 people in human colonies. It was eventually destroyed by an alien race called Pfhor, which is working with an AI called Durandal.
At the end of Saturday’s game’s announcement, Bungie released a movie video that provides some insights about runners exploring Tau Ceti IV. There are some questions about what really happened in the colony, and as players explore the world, details about this colony will eventually be revealed.
