Extraction shooters are where it’s at right now, and Marathon is looking to come in and steal a slice of the pie. Developed by Bungie, the Destiny veterans, it’s looking to be a fast-paced, PvPvE FPS, and it’s on a lot of people’s radar.
Whether it launches to success similar to that of ARC Raiders remains to be seen, but if you’re thinking of giving it a go, here’s when Marathon is set to go live.
When Is Marathon Coming Out? Release Date, Explained
Bungie has announced that Marathon is set to officially launch across all platforms on March 5, 2026.
Originally, Marathon was slated for a September 2025 release, but after receiving negative feedback from alpha tests, it was delayed indefinitely back in June 2025. It wound up only being a six-month postponement, with early March 2026 now settled as the concrete release date.
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However, if you’re hoping to jump into the game early, you can join the Server Slam Playtest, which begins a few days earlier on February 26, 2026. It won’t be content complete, but it serves as an introduction to what players can expect from Marathon going forward.
Marathon Release Times
As things stand, no official release time has been confirmed for Marathon, but judging by the Server Slam Playtest, it’s reasonable to assume that Marathon will launch at 9 AM PT on Thursday, March 5.
That release window also aligns with Destiny 2’s daily reset time, Bungie’s other popular multiplayer title, so it wouldn’t be outlandish to think they’ll stick to that schedule for Marathon, too.
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Below is a table with numerous time zone conversions for your convenience—if you don’t see your region, get in touch with Insider Gaming!
| Region | Marathon Release Dates & Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 9:00 AM—March 5 |
| Central Time (CT) | 11:00 AM—March 5 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12:00 PM—March 5 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 5:00 PM—March 5 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 2:00 AM—March 6 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 4:00 AM—March 6 |
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For more Marathon content, check out the gameplay that debuted at the State of Play, as well as the Ranked details.
