We’ve all been eagerly waiting for Marathon to launch, and while we had an estimated release window, we now have an official release date, and it is much closer than we thought. But that’s not all, as beyond announcing when we’ll get our hands on these bio-cybernetic Runners, Bungie has also announced three editions for Marathon that you can pre-order right now, each one with specific goodies for you to show up once you’re inside Tau Ceti IV.
Marathon Sets Its Release Date for March 5, 2026
We all knew Marathon would release sometime in March, but now we have an official date, and it is on March 5, 2026. That means we’re only a couple of weeks away from jumping into this extraction shooter, which, beyond promising many of the staples of the genre, is innovating in several other aspects to make it a unique experience for newcomers and veterans alike.
Those who are eager to secure their access to Marathon can pre-order the game right now in any of the three editions that Bungie has unveiled.
Standard Edition:
- Access to all gameplay updates (maps, Runner shells, events, etc.) as the year progresses
- Pre-Order Bonuses:
- ZERO STEP 004 CE Tactical Sidearm Style
- ZERO STEP RC Weapon Charm
- ZERO STEP SHIFT Weapon Sticker
- APOGEE INTERCEPT Background
- APOGEE INTERCEPT Emblem
- Rewards for Destiny 2:
- UESC Echo-type Shell Exotic Ghost
- UESC Rover Exotic Ship
- UESC Sprinter Exotic Sparrow
Deluxe Edition:
- All Standard Edition content
- 1x Premium Rewards Pass Voucher
- 200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens, used to unlock rewards in the pass
- Weapon Cosmetics:
- MIDNIGHT DECAY Misriah 2442 Pump Shotgun Style
- MIDNIGHT DECAY Overrun AR Style
- Runner Shell Cosmetics:
- MIDNIGHT DECAY Vandal Shell Style
- MIDNIGHT DECAY Destroyer Shell Style
- MIDNIGHT DECAY Assassin Shell Style
- MIDNIGHT DECAY Thief Shell Style
Collector’s Edition:
- All Deluxe Edition content (game code version only)
- 1/6th scale Thief Runner shell statue with LED lights
- Collectible WEAVEworm miniature
- Iron-on embroidered patch
- Six art postcards
- Premium hexagon packaging with a lenticular poster
- Beautifully designed display box featuring environmental art
- In-game bonus cosmetics for purchasing from the Bungie Store or PlayStation Direct:
- ZERO STEP Emblem
- ZERO STEP Background
You can pre-order the standard and deluxe editions at the following links:
- PS5 Standard Edition
- PS5 Deluxe Edition
- Xbox Series X|S Standard Edition
- Xbox Series X|S Deluxe Edition
- Steam
If you want to pre-order the collector’s edition, however, follow this link.
As you can see, the launch is upon us, and there’s no going back. After all the wait, the speculation, the AR puzzles, and more, we’ll finally get another extraction shooter, and one that has come a long way from its initial reveal to what we’ll get to play. All that remains is waiting a bit more until we get those Runners equipped and ready to loot.
