Summary

  • Bungie, the studio behind Halo and Destiny, has revealed a new game called Marathon, which is a PvPvE extraction shooter set in a sci-fi universe.
  • It is set to launch on 23 September 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series S/X and PC, and the beta version of the game will be available from 23 April.
  • Players compete in missions to scavenge for loot amongst the ruins of a lost colony, while avoiding or fighting both rival players and hostile creatures.
  • There are four runner profiles to choose from in the beta - Void, Glitch, Locus and Blackbird - with six available at the launch.
  • It has produced an original short cinematic set in the Marathon universe, which is intended to provide more backstory to the game.
  • The game is not free, and Bungie is yet to announce the pricing structure.

By Tom Warren

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