Bungie has announced that Marathon will be going free-to-play during the first week of Season 3.
The announcement was made by Bungie earlier today, and it was announced that, just like at the start of Season 2, everyone will be able to play Marathon completely for free.
Marathon Goes Free-to-Play for Season 3
The announcement will be a warm welcome to gamers who have yet to get their hands on the game due to its price tag, which will currently set players back $40. That being said, it will also be a warm welcome to players like me, who have been somewhat addicted to the game since it was released.
At the time of writing, I have clocked over 700 hours of Marathon, and while the game has had a steady player base, the lack of growth has been concerning. In fact, it has almost felt like the game has severe SBMM at times because I keep running into the same players.
The free-to-play weekend hopefully marks the start of an upward trajectory for Bungie and Marathon, with the company obviously hoping free-to-play players will convert to buying the game at full price.
You can also watch the official Marathon Season 3 trailer below:
The official blog post said,
“Everyone Can Play During Open Play Week
Just like we did at the start of Season 2, we want everyone to experience the new content coming to Marathon. It will be the perfect time to invite your friends not only to try the game, but to also help you get some Crew Up rewards.
During the Open Play Week from December 8 until December 15, players will be able to access and experience everything Symbiosis has to offer, including the new Expeditions PvE game mode, the new Bishop shell, the updated Perimeter map, and all the new gear and rewards. If you choose to purchase Marathon after Open Play Week is over, you will keep all the items and progression unlocked.”
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