Good things come to those who wait: After almost two years of radio silence, Bungie is finally shedding light on the matter – in the form of concrete gameplay footage. MarathonThe sci-fi shooter, which already caused a lot of buzz when it was announced in May 2023, will be seen in action for the first time in a few days.
The hype machine has been properly heated up in recent days: Bungie released cryptic teasers on various social media channelsThese clues not only sparked curiosity but also formed the basis for an Alternate Reality Game (ARG). The community – as clever as ever – plunged into the virtual fray, deciphered the clues, and solved the puzzle. The reward: an official reveal date complete with a new trailer.
Marathon live – the date is set
Am 12. April The time has come: Bungie will be around 19 pm via YouTube, Twitch & Co. finally first gameplay footage of Marathon to present. Although details about the exact schedule of the event are still being kept under wraps, the new trailer already offers a small preview – dark atmosphere, stylish visuals and a touch of madness included.
Marathon This isn't a completely new IP. Rather, it's a modern revival of an old Bungie classic from the 90s. But instead of a classic single-player campaign, this time we can expect an extraction-based multiplayer shooter with a strong narrative foundation. Players take on the role of so-called Runners – cybernetically augmented mercenaries – searching for valuable artifacts on the abandoned planet Tau Ceti IV.
Time for the next step
After the last major chapter of Destiny 2 with The Final Shape Bungie now seems ready to explore new avenues. The resources previously allocated for Destiny 2 Those that were reserved are now likely to be increasingly occupied Marathon Flowing. A clear sign that the studio has big plans for the project.
A specific release date is still pending, but according to current rumors... Marathon It won't be released until late 2025 at the earliest – for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Until then, there's only one thing to do: turn on Twitch, grab some popcorn and hope that Bungie delivers.
