Bungie, the studio known for Halo and Destiny, has released the new ViDoc “The World of Marathon”, entirely dedicated to Marathon, the upcoming co-op PvPvE shooter with extraction arriving in 2026. In the game, players will explore and raid the abandoned colony of Tau Ceti IV, a hostile world where survival depends on the use of bio-cybernetic running frames. These will enable players to gather resources, face automated security forces, and compete against rival runners, maintaining a constant balance between risk, tension, and reward.
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In ViDoc, Bungie has outlined the main developments introduced in recent project progress. Among these, we find the introduction of the proximity chat, designed to enhance immersion and unpredictability in combat, and a solo mode dedicated to those who prefer to face Tau Ceti IV alone. It was also presented the ROOK frame, equipped with limited gear and usable to recover resources even in already-started matches.
The team also spoke of improvements to the survival experience, with a more dangerous and believable world, as well as a clear step forward in terms of visual fidelity and interface, now more readable and modern. The ViDoc finally hints at further refinements still not fully revealed, which will be explored in the coming months.
With the purchase of the game, players will have access to all future updates, including new maps, race stages, and events to be introduced throughout the year. The Crio-archivio will also be available from Season 1, the first explorable section of the UESC Marathon ship. Bungie has reaffirmed its commitment to offering a fair competitive experience, free from “pay to win” mechanics. The outcome of each session, whether a successful extraction or a field death, will never be influenced by monetary spending. The Pass reward system will follow a flexible and player-time-respecting philosophy. Passes will have no expiry, allowing players to earn rewards at any time and enabling them to purchase Passes from previous seasons at any moment.
Marathon is scheduled for March 2026 and will arrive on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with full cross-play and cross-save support from launch. Bungie has indicated a recommended price of €39.99, although the figure has not yet been officially confirmed.
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