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March 12, 2026
Marathon is a stylishly merciless video game built for cut-throat times
A lot is riding on the success of the latest multiplayer online shooter from Halo creator Bungie, a DayGlo spectacular that whisks players to a far-off planet mired in an endless battle for resources
TL;DR
- Marathon is Bungie's latest multiplayer online shooter, set on the planet Tau Ceti IV.
- The game is an extraction shooter, requiring players to loot and escape levels.
- Development was marked by an artwork-theft scandal and a delayed release.
- Marathon is the first new game from Bungie since its acquisition by Sony in 2022.
- The game features a visually stunning but brutal environment and gameplay.
- Player experiences can be relentless and demoralizing, contrasting with rivals like Arc Raiders.
- Its competitive and solitary nature is seen as reflecting the current societal climate.
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