Marathon developers pledge long-term commitment in PC performance guide

Bungie developers behind the extraction shooter Marathon have stated they are 'in it for the long haul,' promising years of steady improvements. The assurance came in a new PC performance guide that outlines optimization tips and future updates. This follows estimates of modest initial sales for the game.

Bungie released a PC performance guide for Marathon, its first DirectX 12 title. The guide covers recommended settings, image quality enhancements, and optimization advice. In a section on future improvements, developers wrote, 'We have already identified some smaller improvements that we can make soon, particularly to improve CPU performance. We also have longer-term changes planned.' They emphasized rolling out updates incrementally rather than in large batches at once. The team added, 'While we are very proud of what we have accomplished with the overall look and feel of the game since Alpha, we are in it for the long haul with Marathon. We look forward to many years of steady improvements to every aspect of the game.'

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Photorealistic illustration depicting the launch of Bungie's Marathon extraction shooter on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, showcasing dynamic sci-fi gameplay and consoles.
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Bungie launches Marathon extraction shooter on consoles and PC

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Bungie released its sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon on March 5, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC at a $40 price point. The launch has been mostly stable, though some players discovered beta loot carrying over unexpectedly, while the studio addressed datamining and outlined consumer-friendly seasonal passes. An ESRB rating mentioning PS4 and Xbox One versions appeared unannounced.

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.

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Following Bungie's December announcement of a March 2026 launch for its extraction shooter Marathon, new before-and-after footage shared on X highlights dramatic visual improvements in global illumination and environmental density, reigniting fan enthusiasm and addressing prior alpha criticisms.

One day after Bungie's sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon launched on March 5, 2026, Steam concurrent players peaked near 90,000 but fell over 50% within 24 hours, fueling community concerns. Criticism targeted the $10 premium battle pass and store prices, alongside day-one exploits and delays, though artist Fern 'Antireal' Hook is now credited.

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The anti-cheat system for the upcoming shooter game Marathon appears to rule out support for Linux players. This development has raised concerns among the Linux gaming community. Details emerged from recent reports on gaming hardware sites.

A Kotaku article has compiled 16 brief player anecdotes from Bungie's sci-fi shooter Marathon, highlighting moments of friendship, narrow escapes, and surprises. Published on March 19, 2026, the piece draws from responses to author Zack Zwiezen's call for stories shared the previous day. These tales underscore the game's high-stakes design fostering memorable experiences.

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Bungie released a patch for Marathon on March 31 that eliminates a slide-canceling movement technique used by players. The update also modifies the Outpost area to enhance fairness and intensity. This comes as the game marks its one-month anniversary.

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