Bungie Confirms Marathon Release Date After Xbox Store Leak, Launch Set for March 5, 2026 With Crossplay and Cross Save
Bungie has officially confirmed that Marathon will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X or S on March 5, 2026, following an Xbox Store leak that circulated via a short Reddit video. The confirmation arrived through Marathon’s official channels alongside the same trailer that previously leaked, making this one of those industry moments where the marketing beat lands after the community already solved the puzzle.
The official announcement also builds on weeks of community chatter driven by gameplay clips from closed beta tests. Even with NDAs in place, footage repeatedly surfaced, so a store leak on the release date almost feels like the final box checked on the modern live service launch bingo card. With the date now locked, the real focus shifts from when to ship to how Bungie intends to keep the extraction shooter loop sticky once the first month curiosity wave fades. Bungie’s announcement package includes a deeper breakdown of editions, preorder incentives, and a notable voice cast lineup that reads like an all star roster of game performance talent.
On the content side, the blog post highlights the English language cast behind Runner Shells and characters you will encounter on Tau Ceti IV, including recognizable names like Ben Starr, Neil Newbon, Jennifer English, and Roger Clark among many others. Bungie also signals that more voices may be added over time as the game evolves, suggesting the studio is planning for Marathon to expand narratively and cosmetically beyond the launch baseline.
Preorders are structured around cosmetics and ecosystem tie ins. Preordering any edition grants cosmetic items such as a sidearm weapon skin, a weapon charm and sticker, plus an Apogee Intercept emblem and background, and it also includes Destiny 2 cosmetics themed around Marathon, including a Ghost shell, ship, and Sparrow. The Deluxe Edition adds a premium rewards pass voucher, 200 tokens, additional weapon skins, and Runner Shell skins for the Vandal, Destroyer, Thief, and Assassin. The Collector’s Edition stacks physical items on top of the digital bundle, including a 1/6 scale statue of the Thief Runner Shell, a collectible miniature WEAVEworm, an embroidered patch, and postcards.
Pricing is positioned like a premium mid tier entry for the standard version and then a sharp escalation into collector territory. The Standard Edition is listed at 39.99$, 39.99€, and 34.99£. The Deluxe Edition is listed at 59.99$, 59.99€, and 49.99£. The Collector’s Edition is listed at 229.99$, with a separate 170$ option that does not include a code for the game, so buyers will want to double check which version they are selecting before checkout.
For PlayStation players who want hardware themed to the game, Bungie also revealed a Marathon themed DualSense controller priced at 84.99$ and a Pulse Elite wireless headset priced at 169.99$, both opening for preorder on January 29, 2026. This is a classic ecosystem move that extends the brand beyond the game itself, and it signals confidence that Marathon can stand alongside Bungie’s other flagship identity products.
Are you planning to jump into Marathon on day 1, and if so which edition makes the most sense for you given the 39.99$ standard entry point and the cosmetics heavy upgrades?
