Marathon Outlines Runners, UESC, and ONI in Alpha Intro Cinematic

Bungie has unveiled the opening cinematic for the Marathon closed alpha test, starting on April 23rd. This short video offers a quick introduction to the characters known as Runners, their objectives on Tau Ceti IV, and much additional information. Have a look at it below.

In this scenario, the runners’ objectives primarily involve recovering (and utilizing) resources found on the planet. It’s worth noting that the United Earth Space Council, a significant player in the original trilogy, makes an appearance as well. Players may interact with members of the Runners’ faction, and their response to these encounters is entirely up to them.

Interestingly enough, the most shocking revelation is about ONI, an essential aid AI that joins players and assists in moving and restoring their consciousness into a new body. This name is a nod to Bungie’s 2001 third-person action game, and it raises questions about whether this universe intertwines with Marathon, or if it’s merely an intriguing Easter egg.

The demo version of “Marathon,” named Alpha, can be played up until May 4th. The complete game, however, will be released on September 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and personal computers (PC).

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2025-04-20 19:41