Bungie, the developer behind Destiny and other popular franchises, has finally set a release date for its highly anticipated revival of Marathon, a classic first-person shooter from the 1990s. After nearly three years of development and numerous delays, the new game will now launch on March 5 for PS5, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S.
The news comes after a recent preorder trailer was released, which showcases the game's improved graphics, gameplay mechanics, and a fresh take on the classic Marathon formula. The game promises to deliver a thrilling PvPvE survival extraction shooter experience, where players can explore distinct zones, scavenge for gear upgrades, and engage in fast-paced combat with up to two friends.
A new "Rook" mode has also been introduced, allowing solo players to queue up into an ongoing match and try to scavenge as much as possible before getting out. This mode is designed to be easy to pick up, making it accessible to a wider range of players.
Despite its promising features, the Marathon revival project has faced significant development challenges in recent years, including public accusations of plagiarized artwork and internal doubts about the game's viability. However, Bungie has maintained confidence in the project and brought on new creative direction to help guide its completion.
As the game approaches its launch date, fans and critics alike will be eager to see how Marathon: The revival delivers on its promises. With a price tag of $40 for Standard Edition and $60 for Deluxe Edition, which includes digital rewards and cosmetics, the game appears to be priced competitively with other FPS titles in the market.
The release date of March 5 marks an exciting milestone for fans of the original Marathon trilogy, and Bungie has shown it's willing to listen to feedback and implement changes to ensure a polished gaming experience.
The news comes after a recent preorder trailer was released, which showcases the game's improved graphics, gameplay mechanics, and a fresh take on the classic Marathon formula. The game promises to deliver a thrilling PvPvE survival extraction shooter experience, where players can explore distinct zones, scavenge for gear upgrades, and engage in fast-paced combat with up to two friends.
A new "Rook" mode has also been introduced, allowing solo players to queue up into an ongoing match and try to scavenge as much as possible before getting out. This mode is designed to be easy to pick up, making it accessible to a wider range of players.
Despite its promising features, the Marathon revival project has faced significant development challenges in recent years, including public accusations of plagiarized artwork and internal doubts about the game's viability. However, Bungie has maintained confidence in the project and brought on new creative direction to help guide its completion.
As the game approaches its launch date, fans and critics alike will be eager to see how Marathon: The revival delivers on its promises. With a price tag of $40 for Standard Edition and $60 for Deluxe Edition, which includes digital rewards and cosmetics, the game appears to be priced competitively with other FPS titles in the market.
The release date of March 5 marks an exciting milestone for fans of the original Marathon trilogy, and Bungie has shown it's willing to listen to feedback and implement changes to ensure a polished gaming experience.
The graphics and gameplay mechanics look insane! 
I've been waiting for like 10 years for a new Marathon game and I know it's gonna be lit 
Can't wait to try out the Rook mode with my squad 
and scavenge for those sweet gear upgrades 
$40 is a great price too, can't beat that 
Fingers crossed Bungie delivers on their promises and doesn't mess up the game 
March 5th is just around the corner, bring it on! 
now its gonna be even better with new gameplay mechanics and a "Rook" mode for solo players 
cant wait to play it on PS5 and see how the graphics compare to the original 
40 bucks is a bit steep but I guess 60 dollars is a good deal for all that digital swag 
I'm not sure if I'll be able to afford it, but I really want to try out this new Rook mode 
. Is that like a single-player thingy or can you play with friends? And what's up with the preorder trailer, was that just for real or is it just some fake hype? 
! finally after all those delays they've got a release date and it looks like its gonna be a wild ride 
. there were some major issues with the dev process in the past, like that plagiarism thing 
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. i'm just glad they're listening to feedback from fans and making changes to ensure the game's polished 
. march 5 can't come soon enough 
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the Rook mode is genius btw - solo play just became way more accessible. 
Bungie finally got it together after those delays & they listened to feedback, I got nothing but good vibes for this game 
, theyve been working on this thing for like 3 yrs straight, thats dedication lol. dont get me wrong, i'm hyped it'll be lit and all but some ppl need to chill out, its not like they were just going to make the game and shove it out the door without testing or whatever 
. r00k mode is a cool touch btw, can't wait to give it a try w/ my squad 
. And Marathon: The Revival? I dunno, I'm still on the fence 'bout it. They said they'd bring back the classic formula but how's that gonna hold up 3 years later? It's like Bungie's tryin' to make amends for their past mistakes 
. And them graphics, are they really that improved or just some fancy new trickery? Can't wait till March 5th and we all get to play out this gamble