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Bungie confirms marathon will launch march 5
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Published 2026-01-19 16:53 UTCUpdated 2026-01-19 21:07 UTC
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Overview
Bungie has now put a firm date on its delayed Marathon revival, turning a previously broader March window into a specific launch day and clarifying platform availability and pricing as it heads toward release.
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Why now
- Bungie announced the specific March 5 date publicly today.
- Follows earlier delay tied to alpha test feedback and subsequent playtests.
- Clarifies details after a previously broader March release window.
Why it matters
- Sets a firm launch date after prior delay and an earlier September target.
- Confirms platforms and pricing, including a standard and deluxe option.
- Signals Bungie’s next major release beyond Destiny-era expectations.
LLM analysis
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Recurring claims
- Bungie’s Marathon will launch on March 5.
- Marathon is launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Windows.
- Marathon is priced at $39.99/$40 for a standard edition, with Ars Technica also noting a $60 Deluxe Edition with digital rewards and cosmetics.
How sources frame it
- The Verge: neutral
- Ars Technica: neutral
All evidence
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The first new Marathon game in decades will launch on March 5
arstechnica_all · arstechnica.com · 2026-01-19 21:07 UTC
Bungie’s Marathon shooter launches on March 5th
The Verge RSS (general) · theverge.com · 2026-01-19 16:53 UTC
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