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Marathon

Marathon

Bungie · Bungie · Mar 5, 2026
Action
Fresh observation Observed
2,833
Players now
40,514
All-time peak
▼ 12.1%
Δ 24h
Player count updated

Marathon - Player Count & Price Tracker

Marathon maintains a green-rated player base with active ongoing development. Currently priced at $39.99, it represents green value compared to similar Action games.

Total Players
2.8K
— Active
Price
$39.99
Genre
Action
Developer
Bungie

Marathon player count and price summary

Current players
2,833
All-time peak
40,514
24-hour player change
-12.1%
Current US price
$39.99

Player count observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

Players Now

2.8K
▼ 12.1% (24h)

All-Time Peak

40.5K
Jun 2026

Estimated Owners

0 .. 20,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $39.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

▬ ~3 days until next sale

Player Health

Healthy — 2.0K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

▼ -18% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 3.1K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

▼ Declining population

Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 6 patches in last 30 days.

75 patches and 76 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▲ 6 patches this month

Value Score

Great Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile.

▲ Market pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 0%
Value Ratio Top 0%
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Activity Heatmap

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Update Timeline

Steam News observations with inferred categories. CCU and review comparisons are associations, not proof of causation.

Source: Steam News
Freshness: fresh
Observed Sep 26, 2026 15:11 UTC
Meaningful updates
60
Last 365 days
Last meaningful update
2 days ago
Median cadence
1.1 days

Bungie признала, что Marathon не смогла привлечь широкую аудиторию на старте из-за слишком высокой сложности. Студия изначально рассчитывала сделать хардкорный PvPvE-шутер в жанре extraction, где смерть является важной частью игрового цикла: игрок теряет не только найденное во вр…

Sep 25, 2026 at 12:52 UTC PlayGround.ru - официальная группа medium update proxy (inferred) External source

На этой неделе Bungie обозначила свои цели по восстановлению доверия сообщества, объявила о предстоящем возвращении вырезанного контента в Destiny 2 и анонсировала масштабные изменения в Marathon. Теперь команда Marathon поделилась подробностями об эволюции игры и своем видении.…

Sep 24, 2026 at 19:17 UTC PlayGround.ru - официальная группа medium update proxy (inferred) External source

Marathon will be "growing beyond extraction." That's what Bungie say in a new blog post outlining the future of the shooter, after announcing earlier this week that they'll be bringing back vaulted Destiny 2 campaigns. "Marathon launched as a cutthroat, winner-takes-all PvEvP exp…

Sep 24, 2026 at 19:07 UTC Rock, Paper, Shotgun small update proxy (inferred) External source

[p]Hey everyone, thanks for checking in.[/p][p]Since launch, we’ve been reviewing your feedback and taking a hard look at where Marathon needs to go next. We’ve heard from new players who found the game difficult to understand, experienced players who wanted greater clarity about…

Sep 24, 2026 at 17:15 UTC Community Announcements By Marathon_Team large update proxy (inferred) External source

Not long after announcing changes to how they'll handle majorly updating Marathon going forwards, Bungie have reversed course on their decision to stop developing Destiny 2 - a move they followed with layoffs. Promising to bring back vaulted bits of Destiny 2 and declaring that t…

Sep 22, 2026 at 10:58 UTC Rock, Paper, Shotgun small update proxy (inferred) External source

Bungie talks about what's next for Marathon ahead of its Symbiosis PvE update, giving players meaningful content, and how it isn't a replacement for Destiny 2. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Bungie admits Marathon "did not reach as many players as we hoped" as it plans major ch…

Sep 22, 2026 at 10:30 UTC PCGamesN By [email protected] small update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after

Bungie объявила о решении возобновить поддержку Destiny 2. Как пояснил новый лидер студии Порья Торкан, за последние несколько лет Bungie лишилась доверия со стороны аудитории и потеряла ценных специалистов. Сейчас она намерена трансформироваться.

Sep 21, 2026 at 22:29 UTC Gamemag.ru By Вадим Съедин small update proxy (inferred) External source

Глава Bungie Пория Торкан и руководитель Marathon Джош Дин рассказали о будущем игры и признали, что она не смогла привлечь столько игроков, сколько рассчитывала студия. «Игра не достигла такого количества игроков, на которое мы надеялись», — заявил Торкан. При этом в Bungie счит…

Sep 21, 2026 at 16:33 UTC PlayGround.ru - официальная группа small update proxy (inferred) External source

[p]Hey all, Poria and Josh here. [/p][p]For those who don’t know us, I’m Poria Torkan, Bungie’s Studio Head, and I’m Josh Deane, Head of Product and General Manager of Marathon. Together, we are responsible for leading Bungie and shaping the future of our games.[/p][p]Today, we w…

Sep 21, 2026 at 16:00 UTC Community Announcements By Marathon_Team large update proxy (inferred) External source
CCU association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after
Review association: Insufficient data Samples: 0 before, 0 after

На этой неделе Bungie заявила о том, что запланированный на 22 сентября релиз большого обновления для Marathon с PvE-режимом был перенесён на декабрь и войдёт в состав более масштабного обновления под названием Symbiosis. В частности, студия обещает добавить экспериментальный реж…

Sep 18, 2026 at 03:41 UTC Gamemag.ru By Вадим Съедин small update proxy (inferred) External source

Price History

Lowest Price
$27.99
Jul 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$39.99
US region

No Recent Price History

Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB, with ReBAR on)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB) / Intel Arc A770 (16 GB, with ReBAR on)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
Pricing
Paid Game
$39.99 (USD)

Additional Information

Categories
Multi-player PvP Online PvP Cross-Platform Multiplayer Steam Achievements Adjustable Text Size Camera Comfort Color Alternatives Custom Volume Controls Keyboard Only Option Mouse Only Option Playable without Timed Input DualShock Controller Support DualSense Controller Support Stereo Sound Subtitle Options Surround Sound Touch Only Option Partial Controller Support Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Korean*, Polish*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian*, Simplified Chinese*, Spanish - Latin America*, Traditional Chinese
*languages with full audio support

Player-to-Price Ratio

70.84
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

💰
$39.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $27.99 (Jul 2026)

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
14
total achievements
Featured:
Welcome to Tau Ceti
Everything Runs on CyberAcme
👍 Recommendations
45K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
16
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
14
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
16
German classification
📦 DLC Available
3
downloadable content
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

Explore the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV, scavenging valuable loot in a high-stakes survival first person shooter from the creators of Halo and Destiny.

Detailed Description

Digital Deluxe Edition

The Marathon Deluxe Edition includes:

All Standard Edition content

1x Premium Rewards Pass Voucher

200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens

Weapon Cosmetics:

  • MIDNIGHT DECAY Misriah 2442 Pump Shotgun Style

  • MIDNIGHT DECAY Overrun AR Style

Runner Shell Cosmetics:

  • MIDNIGHT DECAY Vandal Shell Style

  • MIDNIGHT DECAY Destroyer Shell Style

  • MIDNIGHT DECAY Assassin Shell Style

  • MIDNIGHT DECAY Thief Shell Style


About the Game

Infiltrate the dark sci-fi world of Marathon filled with rival players, enemy forces, and unpredictable dangers. Scavenge its maps alone or with a crew, then fight your way to extraction in tense, high-stakes PVP and PVE battles.

SURVIVE AND THRIVE

  • Scour dangerous locations for valuables, loot, and intel on the lost colony.

  • Grab gear off defeated players and enemies. Exfil successfully and fill your vault.

  • Complete contracts to earn rewards, upgrade your loadout, and come back stronger.

YOUR STRATEGY, YOUR RUNNER

  • Pick a Runner shell that fits your playstyle, each with its own unique abilities.

  • Upgrade your loadout with an arsenal of moddable weapons and customizable abilities.

  • Craft countless builds, from stealthy infiltrators to frontline bruisers and support specialists.

COUNT ON YOUR CREW, TRUST YOURSELF

  • Crew up in groups of two or three or take on Tau Ceti alone.

  • Form cautious alliances balanced on a knife’s edge. Make a deal with enemy players or betray their trust for your own gain.

  • Play as Rook, a lone scavenger with nothing to lose except what you find along the way.

PUSH AHEAD, GROW YOUR POWER

  • Grow stronger throughout the course of the season and put your best loot on the line to earn incredible rewards.

  • Climb the ladder and prove you’re a top Runner in Ranked mode.

  • Enter Cryo Archive to crack raid-like challenges, solve layered puzzles, and clash with rival crews for top-tier loot.

About the Game

Infiltrate the dark sci-fi world of Marathon filled with rival players, enemy forces, and unpredictable dangers. Scavenge its maps alone or with a crew, then fight your way to extraction in tense, high-stakes PVP and PVE battles.

SURVIVE AND THRIVE

  • Scour dangerous locations for valuables, loot, and intel on the lost colony.

  • Grab gear off defeated players and enemies. Exfil successfully and fill your vault.

  • Complete contracts to earn rewards, upgrade your loadout, and come back stronger.

YOUR STRATEGY, YOUR RUNNER

  • Pick a Runner shell that fits your playstyle, each with its own unique abilities.

  • Upgrade your loadout with an arsenal of moddable weapons and customizable abilities.

  • Craft countless builds, from stealthy infiltrators to frontline bruisers and support specialists.

COUNT ON YOUR CREW, TRUST YOURSELF

  • Crew up in groups of two or three or take on Tau Ceti alone.

  • Form cautious alliances balanced on a knife’s edge. Make a deal with enemy players or betray their trust for your own gain.

  • Play as Rook, a lone scavenger with nothing to lose except what you find along the way.

PUSH AHEAD, GROW YOUR POWER

  • Grow stronger throughout the course of the season and put your best loot on the line to earn incredible rewards.

  • Climb the ladder and prove you’re a top Runner in Ranked mode.

  • Enter Cryo Archive to crack raid-like challenges, solve layered puzzles, and clash with rival crews for top-tier loot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marathon worth buying right now?
Watch — $39.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Marathon go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
How many people play Marathon?
Healthy — 2.0K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Marathon multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 3.1K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
Is Marathon still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 6 patches in last 30 days. 75 patches and 76 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
How many players are currently playing Marathon?
2.8K players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Marathon free to play?
Marathon costs $39.99 on Steam.
What genre is Marathon?
Marathon is a Action game.
Who developed Marathon?
Marathon was developed by Bungie and published by Bungie.
What platforms does Marathon support?
Available on Steam for Windows.