Marathon, the long-dormant sci-fi shooter from Bungie, will make its return in September. For players who want to try out the new game before it comes out, there will be a closed alpha test starting later this month.
A trilogy of games released on the Mac back in the ’90s, Marathon was the franchise that put Bungie on the map before it released Halo on the original Xbox. This latest iteration of Marathon is a complete change of the original formula, going from an old-school 3D FPS game like Doom to a team-based extraction shooter. Players will take the role of runners who are dropping onto the planet of Tau Ceti IV to search for loot, fortune and secrets.
//RUN 🏃Infilling on September 23, 2025.#MarathonReveal pic.twitter.com/2SXpzPxkA0
— Marathon (@MarathonTheGame) April 12, 2025
Here’s what you need to know about Marathon.
When does Marathon come out?
Marathon will be released on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series consoles on Sept. 25, 2025.
When does the Marathon closed alpha test start?
The closed alpha test begins on April 23.
How can I join the Marathon closed alpha test?
Those interested in joining the closed alpha test can sign up by joining the Marathon Discord channel.
