Bungie’s ‘Marathon’ Set for September Launch on Xbox, Closed Alpha Kicking Off This Month

Bungie has finally unveiled some exciting details about its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, offering us a solid glimpse into its gameplay. The game is set to launch on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on September 23rd, 2025.

In the game, you pick your Runner—these are cybernetic mercenaries, each boasting unique abilities. You’ll team up with up to two other players, forming a squad to take on a variety of challenges. You’ll face off against AI security forces that are anything but friendly and square up against rival teams of Runners. As you navigate through the chaos, you’ll gather an arsenal of weapons, implants, and gear. If you make it out alive, you get to keep everything you’ve acquired to use in future missions.

When you dive into a zone with your team, the mission is clear: loot to your heart’s content and make it back in one piece. The obstacles are plenty—from relentless AI security to competing teams, each with their own agenda. For those who love a good challenge, you can fly solo, tackling everything on your own and walking away with all the loot—if you’re up to it.

Curious to see the action for yourself? You can check out the Marathon Gameplay Reveal Trailer above for a sneak peek, alongside a more detailed Gameplay Overview Trailer below. Although it’s still early days for Marathon, the initial footage is promising and has certainly piqued our interest.

While the official release date might seem a bit distant, there’s good news if you’re eager for an early taste. A Closed Alpha kicks off on April 23rd this year. Interested players should hop over to Marathon’s official Discord server to sign up and get a chance to dive into the action ahead of time.

So, what are your thoughts on Marathon so far? Does the gameplay reveal catch your fancy? We invite you to share your impressions in the comments section below!