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Pre-Order Trailer | Marathon – YouTube
Stability returned earlier this year when the early March date was officially locked in. This announcement was accompanied by behind-the-scenes previews that showcased the fluid, high-octane gameplay that has become Bungie’s hallmark. The project also saw a change in creative direction, with Julia Nardin assuming the role from Steve Cotton in mid-2025.
Tao’s recent remarks suggest that the development team has finally found its rhythm. Serving as a spiritual successor to the original 1990s trilogy, this reimagining focuses on a competitive multiplayer experience. Players step into the role of cybernetically enhanced “Runners,” venturing onto a derelict space colony to secure vital supplies and rare technology. The game’s aesthetic is a vibrant blend of futuristic themes, with a narrative that Bungie claims will be directly influenced by community-driven decisions over time.
For Bungie, this marks their first departure from the Destiny universe in over a decade. Whether it succeeds or fails, the project represents a bold new chapter for the studio, promising the refined gunplay and satisfying movement fans have come to expect. We will see the results firsthand when it drops on March 5.
Bungie’s design leads describe Marathon as a definitive tribute to ’90s futurism, citing deep inspiration from vintage PlayStation marketing campaigns and the era of iconic translucent hardware.
Source: gamesradar.com
