Bungie Confirms March 5th Release Date for Highly Anticipated Game, Marathon
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Bungie has officially set a launch date for its newest title, Marathon, confirming a release of March 5th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.The announcement follows an accidental reveal of the date via the Xbox Store and a premature online trailer leak, prompting the developer to swiftly address the growing anticipation.
Addressing the Leak and Confirming Details
Recent online disclosures regarding Marathon’s release date and accompanying trailer spurred Bungie to officially confirm the key details. According to a company release, the studio didn’t want to leave fans in the dark amidst the circulating information.
Cross-Platform Play and Progression at launch
Marathon will fully embrace cross-platform functionality from day one, supporting both crossplay and cross-progression. This means players on PlayStation 5, xbox Series X|S, and PC will be able to team up and seamlessly continue their progress regardless of their chosen platform. Pre-orders for the game are now live.
Editions and Pricing
players can choose from two primary editions of Marathon: a standard edition priced at PLN 149.99 and a deluxe edition available for PLN 224.99. The deluxe edition includes everything in the standard edition,plus seven exclusive runner bodies,a Rewards Pass voucher,200 SILK (reward pass currency),and cosmetic items for both weapons and runners.
Pre-Order Bonuses for Early Adopters
Those who pre-order Marathon will receive a suite of exclusive in-game bonuses, including:
- STEP ZERO 004 – CE Tactical Sidearm Decoration
- KROK ZERO RC – amulet armor
- STEP ZERO SHIFT – weapon sticker
- CAPTURE APOGEUM – background
- CAPTURE APOGEUM – emblem
- Exotic Ghost Shell: UESC Echo Shell (requires a linked Destiny 2 account)
- Exotic Ship: UESC rover (requires a linked Destiny 2 account)
- Exotic Sparrow: UESC Sprinter (requires a linked Destiny 2 account)
Collector’s Edition for Dedicated fans
A collector’s edition is also available, offering a premium package for dedicated fans. This edition includes all the content from the deluxe edition, along with a 1/6 scale Dire Marsh figure, a collectible Sekiguchi WEAVEworm, an embroidered patch, a set of postcards, and unique digital rewards.
Voice Cast and Localization
Bungie has confirmed a star-studded voice cast for the English version of marathon, featuring a diverse ensemble of talent. The game will also be fully localized into 12 languages, including Polish, ensuring a broad global audience can experience the story. The confirmed voice actors include:
Krizia Bajos, Samantha Béart, Beau Bridgland, Ry chase, Roger Clark, Darin De Paul, Jennifer English, Dave Fennoy, Nika Futterman, Morla Gorrondona, Reina Guthrie, Donnla Hughes, Keston John, Sohm Kapila, Rich Keeble, Elliot Knight, erica Lindbeck, Piotr Michael, Brent Mukai, Neil Newbon, Ariana Nicole George, Emily O’Brien, Lee Shorten, Jason spisak, Ben Starr, JB Tadena, Fred Tatasciore, Craig Lee Thomas, Elias Toufexis, Oliver Vaquer, Scott Whyte, Tracy wiles, and Erin Yvette.
With its cross-platform capabilities, compelling pre-order incentives, and a robust localization effort, Marathon is poised to be one of the most talked-about game releases of early 2024.
