Bungie’s Marathon shooter launches on March 4th

ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Bungie’s Marathon shooter is set to launch on March 5, releasing for Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will be offered in Standard and Deluxe Editions, with the Standard version priced at $40. It returns the classic sci-fi franchise, putting players in the role of a Runner.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Bungie’s Marathon shooter launches on March 5th
Bungie's Marathon shooter launches on March 5th. The game will be available on Xbox Series S/X, PS5, and PC for $39.99. It's set in a sci-fi universe where players scavenge as a Runner.
- The Verge·Bungie’s Marathon shooter launches on March 4th
Bungie's Marathon shooter launches on March 4th. The game is priced at $39.99 and will be available on Xbox Series S/X, PS5, and PC. It's set in a sci-fi universe where players take on the role of a Runner.
- Engadget·Bungie's Marathon arrives on March 5
Bungie's classic game Marathon is arriving on March 5. The release date suggests a re-launch or update of the original title. Marathon's return is likely to excite fans of the series.
- Ars Technica·The first new Marathon game in decades will launch on March 5
Bungie's new Marathon game launches on March 5 for PS5, Windows, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will be available in Standard and Deluxe Editions, priced at $40 and $60. It marks the first new Marathon game in decades.
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