Marathon Goes Free-To-Play Ahead of New Season

With a new season starting soon, Bungie is offering Marathon at its best price yet next week: free.

For a limited time starting June 2, Bungie is making Marathon available for free on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players can enjoy the game at no cost until June 9, with the option to retain progress by purchasing the full game for $40. Notably, PS5 users can access the online features without a PS Plus subscription. This initiative comes as Bungie aims to boost Marathon's sales and player base, coinciding with the launch of the game's second season featuring new content like the Night Marsh zone and enhanced gameplay elements.

The upcoming season will introduce additional features such as the Cradle system for enhancing Runner shell stats, faster faction progression, an expanded Vault, and various quality-of-life improvements. With the new season resetting player inventories, all participants will begin on equal footing. Bungie's unique take on the extraction shooter genre makes Marathon a compelling experience worth exploring, as highlighted by positive reviews emphasizing its intense gameplay and promising future.