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Marathon

Explore the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV, scavenging valuable loot in a high-stakes survival first person shooter from the creators of Halo and Destiny.

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March 5, 2026
149 days ago
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Mostly Positive63,082 reviews77.2%

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About the Game

Infiltrate the dark sci-fi world of Marathon filled with rival players, enemy forces, and unpredictable dangers. Scavenge its maps alone or with a crew, then fight your way to extraction in tense, high-stakes PVP and PVE battles.

SURVIVE AND THRIVE

  • Scour dangerous locations for valuables, loot, and intel on the lost colony.

  • Grab gear off defeated players and enemies. Exfil successfully and fill your vault.

  • Complete contracts to earn rewards, upgrade your loadout, and come back stronger.

YOUR STRATEGY, YOUR RUNNER

  • Pick a Runner shell that fits your playstyle, each with its own unique abilities.

  • Upgrade your loadout with an arsenal of moddable weapons and customizable abilities.

  • Craft countless builds, from stealthy infiltrators to frontline bruisers and support specialists.

COUNT ON YOUR CREW, TRUST YOURSELF

  • Crew up in groups of two or three or take on Tau Ceti alone.

  • Form cautious alliances balanced on a knife’s edge. Make a deal with enemy players or betray their trust for your own gain.

  • Play as Rook, a lone scavenger with nothing to lose except what you find along the way.

PUSH AHEAD, GROW YOUR POWER

  • Grow stronger throughout the course of the season and put your best loot on the line to earn incredible rewards.

  • Climb the ladder and prove you’re a top Runner in Ranked mode.

  • Enter Cryo Archive to crack raid-like challenges, solve layered puzzles, and clash with rival crews for top-tier loot.