A potential release date for Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, surfaced unexpectedly on the Xbox store, sparking excitement—and a bit of confusion—among fans.
Early Reveal? Xbox Store Listing Hints at Marathon’s Launch
A user spotted a pre-order trailer on the Xbox store, suggesting a March 5, 2026, release date for the highly anticipated game.
- Reddit user TheJuicebaba initially shared the discovery.
- The trailer showcased both gameplay and cinematic sequences.
- Bungie has not yet officially confirmed the March 5, 2026, date.
- Marathon is slated for release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Reddit user TheJuicebaba posted what they claimed was a pre-order trailer for Marathon, noting they found it listed on the Xbox store. The trailer blended in-game action with pre-rendered cinematics, culminating in a message stating “coming March 5, 2026 – pre-order now.” The discovery has fueled speculation, as Bungie hasn’t officially announced a specific release date, and pre-orders weren’t active on the Xbox store at the time of the report.
What is the release date for Marathon? While Bungie previously announced a March 2026 window, the potential March 5, 2026, date revealed in the Xbox store listing is new information, pending official confirmation.
The original Reddit post was subsequently removed by moderators, but the trailer quickly spread across other platforms and social media channels. Bungie had previously indicated Marathon was targeted for a September 23 release last year, but announced a delay last June to allow for further refinement and testing.
The delay followed feedback from alpha tests, which were met with mixed reactions, and a controversy surrounding stolen artwork discovered within those early builds. Bungie confirmed that an artist’s work had been used without permission.
Marathon is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a target price of $39.99/€39.99/£34.99. Bungie has assured players that the game will not include any pay-to-win mechanics.
“With huge thanks to our incredible community, we’ve been able to playtest and gather feedback to ensure that we’re building Marathon with our players in mind,” community lead Andy Salisbury stated last month following the announcement of the March release window. “Whether you were with us back in April for our first Alpha or you’re just joining us now, there’s a rich world full of lore and loot for you to discover when your cybernetic biosynthetic shell takes its first steps into our new world.”
