{"id":273978,"date":"2025-04-12T18:37:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T18:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/12\/marathon-comes-to-xbox-this-september-and-heres-what-we-know-so-far\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:53","slug":"marathon-comes-to-xbox-this-september-and-heres-what-we-know-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/12\/marathon-comes-to-xbox-this-september-and-heres-what-we-know-so-far\/","title":{"rendered":"Marathon Comes to Xbox This September, and Here\u2019s What We Know So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bungie has shared new gameplay for <strong><em>Marathon<\/em><\/strong>, a new team-based FPS extraction shooter.<\/li>\n<li>Players work in crews of three to take down rival Runner teams, scavenge for resources and gear, and extract safely.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Marathon<\/em><\/strong> launches on Xbox Series X|S on September 23, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bungie has unveiled a first look at <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-gb\/games\/store\/marathon\/9pb32dkqkzdq\">Marathon<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, its upcoming sci-fi extraction shooter, as well as some brand-new details about the game. In a showcase today, the studio debuted gameplay, as well as a stylish cinematic short about the <em>Marathon <\/em>universe.<\/p>\n<p>Even better \u2013 Bungie shared that there\u2019s not much longer to wait \u2013 <em>Marathon <\/em>releases on Xbox Series X|S on September 23, 2025.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Marathon | Gameplay Reveal Trailer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uZRGDZCl9pg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Become a Runner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In <em>Marathon<\/em>, you are a Runner, a mercenary who has traded your human form for a host of enhanced cybernetic abilities. Each playable Runner features a loadout of unique skills to compliment how you play \u2013 whether you want to run in guns blazing or take a more tactical approach. You\u2019ll also be able to customize your Runner with implants and weapons at the start of the game, and with resources you\u2019ll find during runs.<\/p>\n<p>In teams of up to three players, you\u2019ll drop into a zone where the goal is to loot as much as possible and get out alive. You\u2019ll be up against several threats, including AI security forces and other teams, that you\u2019ll need to deal with in some way. If you survive, everything you\u2019ve collected is yours to keep for future runs. For extra challenge seekers, there\u2019s also an option to run a match solo, take down teams alone, and extract with all the loot by yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Bungie brings decades of satisfying FPS shooter experience to the table in <em>Marathon <\/em>from its previous work on <strong><em>Halo<\/em><\/strong>, and its ongoing work on <strong><em>Destiny 2<\/em><\/strong>. <em>Marathon<\/em> seeks to blend a dynamic, tactile FPS experience with seasonal content, giving you and your friends new mysteries to unravel about Tau Ceti IV and the abandoned <em>Marathon <\/em>ship that hangs above.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Marathon | Gameplay Overview Trailer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZvJIQoWIQP8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The World of Marathon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The studio also shared a cinematic short that gave us a deeper look at the cutthroat world of Tau Ceti IV where Marathon is set, directed by award-winning director Alberto Mielgo (\u201cLove, Death &amp; Robots\u201d, \u201cThe Witness\u201d episode). The short features several playable characters from the <em>Marathon <\/em>roster and sets the stage for the lost colony where your runs will take place. Check out the short here. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Marathon | Reveal Cinematic Short\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fvbEnWLRo1s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><em>Marathon <\/em>is heading to Xbox Series X|S on September 23, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-gb\/games\/store\/marathon\/9pb32dkqkzdq\">and you can wishlist it today<\/a>. To keep up to date on news and \u00a0sign up for your chance to join the Closed Alpha Test this April, head to the official <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/marathonthegame\"><em>Marathon<\/em> community Discord server<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1744382835786\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9pb32dkqkzdq\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9pb32dkqkzdq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.49163.14127061896385485.8fccf362-b0b3-4963-a903-028375446b05.f5cab317-9f35-43a5-be66-741098710a76?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Marathon\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Marathon<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Bungie<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\tFrom the creators of Halo and Destiny\u2026 <\/p>\n<p>A massive ghost ship hangs in low orbit over a lost colony on Tau Ceti IV. The 30,000 souls who call this place home have disappeared without a trace. Strange signals hint at mysterious artifacts, long-dormant AI, and troves of untold riches.<\/p>\n<p>Become a Runner in Bungie\u2019s upcoming sci-fi PvP extraction shooter, Marathon. You are a cybernetic mercenary venturing into the unknown in a fight for survival and fortune where any run can lead to greatness.<\/p>\n<p>Add Marathon to your wishlist now to get the latest updates and news.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/04\/12\/marathon-comes-to-xbox-this-september\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Summary Bungie has shared new gameplay for Marathon, a new team-based FPS extraction shooter. 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