Welcome to Marathon Guide

Browse Runner Shells to plan your build, explore Weapons & Mods to find the perfect loadout, and check Faction Contracts for step-by-step mission guides.

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Contract Guides Available

Step-by-step guides are now available for some faction contracts. Navigate to any contract and click "View Guide" to see detailed instructions, tips, and strategies.
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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!
M77 Omnipositor
M77 Omnipositor
Assault Rifle
Modified M77 Assault Rifle. Fast rate of fire, deeper mag.
DPS
120
TTK
1.07s
Accuracy
59
Handling
38
Range
51m
Mag
48
Zoom
1.2x
Chip slot
Magazine slot
Grip slot
Biotoxic Injector
Biotoxic Injector
Hybrid
A strange hybrid of human and alien technology. Features lethal grenade and beam fire modes.
DPS
47
TTK
2.78s
Accuracy
50
Handling
43
Range
33m
Drain
%
Zoom
0x
Salt Wages
Salt Wages
Machine Gun
A modified Conquest LMG, tempered for faster minimum and maximum fire rates.
DPS
176
TTK
0.73s
Accuracy
40
Handling
107
Range
120m
Mag
126
Zoom
2.5x
Chip slot
Magazine slot
Optic slot
Shield slot
V85 Free-Tail
V85 Free-Tail
Shotgun
Modified V85 Circuit Breaker, adjusted for increased charge and fire rates.
DPS
259
TTK
0s
Pellets
10
Handling
42
Range
15m
Drain
6.4%
Zoom
1.1x
Chip slot
Magazine slot
Grip slot
V99 Watchtower
V99 Watchtower
Sniper Rifle
A modified V99 Channel Rifle, with greatly increased equip and scope speed.
DPS
75
TTK
1.6s
Accuracy
78
Handling
53
Range
175m
Drain
14%
Zoom
4x
Chip slot
Magazine slot
Optic slot
Barrel slot
Drrvish
Drrvish
Submachine Gun
A modified BRRT SMG, featuring an extended magazine.
DPS
183
TTK
0.72s
Accuracy
61
Handling
35
Range
28m
Mag
45
Zoom
1.4x
Chip slot
Optic slot
Barrel slot
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
Perimeter
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
Dire Marsh
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
Dire Marsh
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
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
destroyer
Defeating hostiles with explosive damage reduces the cooldown of your next Search and Destroy.
Ankle Breaker
Ankle Breaker
Destroyer
destroyer
Your Thruster generates less heat while a hostile is nearby.
Bullrush
Bullrush
Destroyer
destroyer
Your Riot Barricade does not passively drain energy while you perform your Tactical Sprint.
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
Maps Maps
Explore the maps of Marathon! View activities, spawn points, and more details about each location.
5 Teams
Perimeter
Columns
Data Wall
East Wall
Hauler
North Relay
Overflow
Ravine
South Relay
Station
Tunnels
Crew ExfilCrew ExfilCrew ExfilCrew ExfilCrew ExfilCrew ExfilCrew ExfilCrew ExfilGuarded ExfilGuarded ExfilGuarded Exfil
Latest News News
Cryo Archive Release

Cryo Archive Release

Cryo Archive, Marathon's first end-game zone, opens on March 20, 2026. Available on weekends starting this Friday.

  • • Minimum Runner Level: 25
  • • All six faction liaison contracts completed
  • • Minimum Loadout Value: 5,000 credits

Contracts: A weekly pool of seven unique Cryo contracts available from CyberAcme. Complete them for high-rarity items; Codex progress carries over week to week.

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Marathon is Now Live!

Marathon is Now Live!

Marathon has officially launched! As of 1:00 PM EST on March 5, 2026, players worldwide can now dive into the cutthroat world of Tau Ceti IV.

The game is available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox with full cross-play and cross-save support, allowing you to team up with friends regardless of platform and take your progress wherever you go.

See you on Tau Ceti IV, Runner. Good luck, and watch your back.

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Server Slam Begins February 26

Server Slam Begins February 26

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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