Bungie has unveiled a new developer insights video for its upcoming PvPvE survival extraction FPS game, Marathon. The video details customization options for player characters known as Runners and emphasizes team-based gameplay on the planet Tau Ceti IV. A launch date in March remains pending confirmation for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Bungie recently released a developer insights video for Marathon, providing fresh details on gameplay mechanics in this team-based FPS extraction shooter. The video focuses on how players can select and customize their Runner shells—cybernetic mercenaries with unique abilities—to create archetypes tailored to specific tactics and objectives.
In Marathon, players form crews of three to scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV, once a thriving settlement now turned battleground for rival factions. These crews compete against other teams and hostile security forces to secure weapons, valuable upgrades, and loot. Successful runs allow players to retain their spoils for future expeditions or even a daring trip to the derelict Marathon ship orbiting above.
Customization plays a central role, enabling experimentation with weapons, implants, and equipment gathered during matches to refine playstyles and build strength over time. The game promises Bungie's signature first-person gunplay, accessible yet competitive across skill levels. Multiple maps offer progression from starter areas to high-stakes zones, culminating in Ranked mode during season one.
Bungie underscores its commitment to fair play, investing in robust anti-cheat measures and dedicated servers to ensure competitive integrity. While the video highlights these features, the studio has yet to finalize a March launch for the game on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.