Vision of Marathon - ViDoc

“Vision of Marathon” ViDoc premieres, explores Marathon’s darker, sci-fi setting and survival extraction gameplay

Proximity chat, solo queue, increased graphical fidelity, and more showcased

Marathon will launch March 2026, with hands-on available to everyone ahead of release

Today, Bungie, the creators of Halo and Destiny, premiered the “Vision of Marathon” ViDoc of their PvPvE survival extraction FPS Marathon. In Marathon, players scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV as a bio-cybernetic Runner while surviving against hostile security forces, rival Runners, and inhospitable environments to seek their fortune. As part of the ViDoc, Bungie developers showcased updates to the tactical shooter including:

Proximity chat
Solo queue
A Rook shell with a limited loadout, used to scavenge in-progress rounds
Enhanced the survival experience, immersion, and danger of the world
Increased visual fidelity and updated UI
And more!

In addition, Marathon’s launch plans were outlined:
Release window: March 2026
Platforms: Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with full cross play and cross save
Target Pricing: $39.99/€39.99/£34.99, additional regional pricing to be announced
Purchase Benefits:Access to all gameplay updates (maps, Runner shells, events, etc.) as the year progresses
Cryo Archive, the first deck on the UESC Marathon ship, will open during Season 1
Competitive integrity:No pay-to-win mechanics
Gameplay outcomes (exfil or death) are never determined by spending
Rewards Passes:Do not expire
Players can earn rewards from previously purchased passes anytime
Ability to buy past Rewards Passes
Future updates: More details on seasonal content and roadmap coming closer to launch
More news to come in January 2026.