Bungie’s Marathon delayed past September release date as a darker tone, proximity chat, and more are being added

On Tuesday, Bungie announced that they are postponing the release of their upcoming first-person shooter game, titled Marathon.

Initially scheduled for September 23, 2025, the release of Marathon has yet to be determined. Bungie has announced they will unveil their updated launch plans sometime this autumn.

According to the update, the team is now focusing on the following improvements:

  • Upping the Survival Game
    • More challenging and engaging AI encounters
    • More rewarding runs, with new types of loot and dynamic events
    • Making combat more tense and strategic
  • Doubling down on the Marathon Universe
    • Increased visual fidelity
    • More narrative and environmental storytelling to discover and interact with
    • A darker tone that delivers on the themes of the original trilogy
  • Adding more social experiences
    • A better player experience for solo/duos
    • Prox chat, so social stories can come to life

Marathon is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.

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2025-06-17 21:08