The highly anticipated Marathon, a sci-fi extraction shooter from Bungie, has reportedly leaked its release date through an Xbox Store pre-order trailer. The trailer reveals that the game will be available on March 5th, with a Deluxe Edition also mentioned. However, the trailer has since been removed, but the footage with the release date remains accessible online.
The game's official description teases an immersive experience in the dark sci-fi world of Tau Ceti 4, a derelict colony filled with rival Runners, hostile UESC security forces, and unpredictable environments. Players can choose to play with their crew, as a solo Runner, or form alliances through proximity chat.
Bungie had previously announced a March release window for Marathon in December, but did not specify the exact date. This announcement came after the game's release was indefinitely delayed. Interestingly, the game's art director and veteran Bungie developer, Joseph Cross, recently announced his departure from the company, citing his pride in the visual world they built for Marathon and the rarity of such support for a unique game. His departure also follows the discovery that the game used artist Antireal's work without permission.
Despite these challenges, Marathon promises an engaging gameplay experience with scavenging, building, and PvPvE challenges, culminating in the derelict Marathon ship hanging above the colony. The game's release is highly anticipated by fans, and the leak of the release date has likely sparked excitement and curiosity among gamers worldwide.
