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Your definitive guide to Marathon.

Everything you need to master Marathon. Runners, weapons, mods, factions, maps, loadouts, and more - All in one place.
🎮 Official Release
04
Days
04
Hours
49
Minutes
52
Seconds
Runner Shells Runner Shells
Meet the runners of Marathon! Each runner has unique abilities and playstyles. Click on a runner to see more details about their skills and background.
destroyer
destroyer
vandal
vandal
recon
recon
assassin
assassin
triage
triage
thief
thief
rook
rook
Weapons Weapons
Here's a quick look at some weapons available in Marathon. Check out the full list for detailed stats and information!
Overrun AR
Overrun AR
Assault Rifle
0.0
★
Light assault rifle with high rate of fire.
Light Rounds
138 DPS
Optic slotOptic
Magazine slotMagazine
Chip slotChip
Grip slotGrip
V75 SCAR
V75 SCAR
Assault Rifle
0.0
★
Volt-actuated assault rifle with tracking projectiles. Sustained fire overheads the weapon, lowering its rate of fire.
Volt Battery
36 DPS
Optic slotOptic
Chip slotChip
Magazine slotMagazine
Barrel slotBarrel
Impact HAR
Impact HAR
Assault Rifle
0.0
★
Heavy assault rifle with reinforced frame and high-caliber firing system.
Heavy Rounds
160 DPS
Optic slotOptic
Chip slotChip
Magazine slotMagazine
Grip slotGrip
M77 Assault Rifle
M77 Assault Rifle
Assault Rifle
0.0
★
Ballistic assault rifle. Toggle the built-in flip scope for high precision.
Light Rounds
113 DPS
Chip slotChip
Magazine slotMagazine
Grip slotGrip
Retaliator LMG
Retaliator LMG
Machine Gun
0.0
★
Belt-fed light machine gun with high rate of fire.
Light Rounds
118 DPS
Optic slotOptic
Chip slotChip
Magazine slotMagazine
Shield slotShield
Demolition HMG
Demolition HMG
Machine Gun
0.0
★
Heavy machine fun with moderate rate of fire.
Heavy Rounds
118 DPS
Optic slotOptic
Chip slotChip
Magazine slotMagazine
Shield slotShield
Loadouts Loadouts
Build and customize your perfect loadout!
destroyer
Equipment
Empty Mod
Shield
Empty Mod
Cores
Empty Mod
Empty Mod
Implants
Empty Mod
Empty Mod
Empty Mod
Cores Cores
Browse runner cores and see which perks fit your build. Check the full list for details and ratings.
Heavy Ordnance
Heavy Ordnance
Destroyer
Defeating hostiles with explosive damage reduces the cooldown of your next Search and Destroy.
Enhanced70 credits
destroyer
Ankle Breaker
Ankle Breaker
Destroyer
Your Thruster generates less heat while a hostile is nearby.
Deluxe200 credits
destroyer
Bullrush
Bullrush
Destroyer
Your Riot Barricade does not passively drain energy while you perform your Tactical Sprint.
Superior600 credits
destroyer
Impact Siphons
Impact Siphons
Destroyer
Incoming damage dealt to your Riot Barricade is returned to you as shield energy.
Prestige2,500 credits
destroyer
Counter Attack
Counter Attack
Destroyer
When Riot Barricade takes damage, you periodically release a retaliatory missile at your attacker.
Prestige2,500 credits
destroyer
Bombardier
Bombardier
Destroyer
Defeating hostiles while your search and destroy is active extends its duration.
Enhanced70 credits
destroyer
Faction Upgrades Upgrades
View the upgrade tree for factions. Plan your upgrade path to enhance your abilities and unlock new features!
expansion
inventory
informant
function
credit limit
inventory
enhanced weaponry
armory
deluxe weaponry
armory
heat sink
stat
carrier
armory
carrier+
armory
quick vent
stat
scavenger
stat
loot siphon
stat
soundproof
function
active cool
stat
firm stance
stat
loose change
function
locksmith
armory
fixative
function
slider
function
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Expansion
inventory
Gain additional rows of vault capacity for the rest of the current season.
Vault Size +8 rows
Rank: 3
Credits
$2,500
Unstable Diode
12
Faction Contracts Contracts
Click 'View Guide' to see step-by-step instructions for completing contracts. Hide contracts you've finished to keep your list organized!
Introducing: Nucaloric
Liaison
In Perimeter, retrieve a NuCal ID from a tick-infested building. Use the nearby workstation, then head northeast of the infested building to find the DCON on a rooftop.
In a single run:
Find NuCal Employee ID in building east of OVERFLOW [1]
90
Download employee data from workstation nearby [1]
90
Introducing: Traxus
Liaison
In Dire Marsh, hack a UESC terminal in Intersection, Bio-Research, or Complex. Defeat the responding Commander and take their shipping manifest, then scan the indicated container before it's transported.
In a single run:
Hack terminal at Intersection, Complex, or Bio-Research [1]
90
Acquire Shipping Manifest from UESC Commander [1]
90
Scan the nearby stacked shipping container before it is picked up [1]
90
Introducing: Mida
Liaison
Across Tau Ceti IV, defeat UESC combat units and smash glass in buildings.
In a single run:
Defeat UESC across Tau Ceti IV [15]
90
Smash glass across Tau Ceti IV [20]
90
Maps Maps
Explore the maps of Marathon! View activities, spawn points, and more details about each location.
6 Teams
Perimeter
Columns
Data Wall
East Wall
Hauler
North Relay
Overflow
Ravine
South Relay
Station
Tunnels
Crew ExfilCrew ExfilCrew ExfilCrew ExfilCrew ExfilGuarded ExfilSpawn PointSpawn PointSpawn Point
Latest News News
Server Slam Begins February 26
Server Slam Begins February 26
2/24/2026

Marathon's an open preview weekend runs from February 26 10am PT - March 2 10am PT.


Earn Rewards for Launch

Complete the following milestones to unlock items when the full game releases on March 5th

  • 1st mission: Standard Arrival Cache (implants, shell cores, weapon mods, Overrun and Hardline weapons)
  • Runner Level 10: Enhanced Arrival Cache (enhanced gear, Enhanced Magnum and Hardline)
  • Runner Level 30: Deluxe Arrival Cache (deluxe and enhanced gear, Deluxe Magnum, Enhanced Volley Rifle, and Deluxe Base Backpack)


What You'll Play

  • Two zones: Perimeter and Dire Marsh
  • Early contracts for five factions: CyberAcme, NuCaloric, Traxus, MIDA, and Arachne
  • Five of the six Runner shells, plus the scavenger mode shell Rook
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Release Date Announced!
Release Date Announced!
1/19/2026

Bungie has officially announced that Marathon will launch on March 5, 2026, for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring full cross-play and cross-save support.

A new gameplay trailer introduced Gantry, an agent for the MIDA faction, highlighting the game's narrative structure where players complete contracts for six rival factions to unlock Codex entries and uncover the fate of the Tau Ceti IV colony.

Pre-Order Details

  • Standard Edition: The "Zero Step" cosmetic pack (weapon style, charm, emblem)
  • Deluxe Edition: Includes a Premium Rewards Pass voucher, 200 SILK tokens, and the "Midnight Decay" cosmetic set for weapons and four Runner classes (Vandal, Destroyer, Assassin, Thief).
  • Collector's Edition: Features a 1/6-scale Thief Runner statue and other physical collectibles.
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Developer Insights | Runner Shells
Developer Insights | Runner Shells
1/15/2026
A new video was released showcasing the different runner shells in Marathon. Each shell has a unique gameplay archetype (e.g., combat, stealth, intel, support) with distinct silhouettes to help strategize encounters. The video details several specific shells like Destroyer, Assassin, Recon, Vandal, Thief, Triage, and a special scavenger mode shell, Rook.

Watch the video on YouTube
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