Exciting Release Date Announcement for Marathon: September 23, 2025

During a recent broadcast, Bungie announced the release date for their sci-fi shooter, Marathon. Players will embark on an adventure to the abandoned colony of Tau Ceti IV in search of treasures, power, and unraveling various mysteries on September 23, 2025.

The closed alpha testing phase is set to begin on April 23 and will run until May 4. Interested participants can apply via the game’s Discord server.

All participants will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement—streaming or posting gameplay footage is prohibited. Selected players will receive two invitation codes for «priority access,» which does not guarantee participation in the testing phase but increases the chances of being selected. Later, Bungie will provide “additional opportunities to play.”

Gameplay overview.

At launch, six Runners will be available, but during the «alpha,» the studio will focus on four:

Other highlights shared during the broadcast:

Top moments from content creators in the “alpha.”

Marathon is being developed for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The game will feature full Russian localization. According to GameSpot, it will be marketed as a «premium product» and will be sold at full price. Previously, it was reported that the title would be available for 40 dollars. Marathon will include a battle pass and three maps (a fourth map will be added shortly after launch).

Cinematic trailer.