This Saturday, April 12, 2025, Bungie gave fans a spectacular preview of Marathon, its upcoming PvPvE extraction shooter game. During the Gameplay Reveal Showcase, the studio behind Destiny and Halo revealed details on the gameplay, narrative universe, and artistic direction of the title, which already promises to be one of the most ambitious of this year. Let's take a look at what you should remember.
Fast-paced gameplay
In Marathon, you play as cybernetic mercenaries called Runners, sent to Tau Ceti IV, an abandoned planet teeming with danger and treasure. Each run lasts about 30 minutes, pitting you against human or computer-controlled opponents in hostile environments. In a tangle of acid colors, your mission is simple: explore a desolate world, recover stolen equipment, and leave the map before your brains get blown out.
Every decision counts, whether it's fighting an enemy or fleeing to preserve your loot. Collected items can be stored for future missions or sold on the market. black, adding an economic dimension to the game.
A rich and immersive narrative universe
The story of Marathon is set in the same universe as the original trilogy released in the 1990s. Bungie focuses on proven storytelling, where players directly influence the evolution of the world through their choices and discoveries. Each mission contributes to revealing the secrets of Tau Ceti IV while allowing players to progress in the main story.
Inspired Inspired by works like Ghost in the Shell, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Mirror’s Edge, this mix promises a memorable visual experience. Marathon’s influences aren’t limited to video games, either. Between Murderbot and Mickey 17, your in-game experience won't give you a minute's respite.
A highly anticipated release
The date is set: see you on September 23, 2025 to discover Marathon in its final version. In the meantime, fans can join Bungie's official Discord to participate in the game's alpha phase. To conclude this series of announcements, director Alberto Mielgo, Oscar-winning for his short film The Windshield Wiper and known for his work on Love, Death & Robots, finally revealed an impressive collaboration with Bungie by bringing the game's universe to life.
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