Bungie's "Marathon" Reveal: April 12th Gameplay Launch Confirmed
Whispers have circulated for years about "Marathon," the mysterious new title from Bungie. They are the geniuses behind Destiny. Is this the title that will take center stage as Destiny 2 keeps expanding? Rumors are becoming reality. The launch is closer than you realize.
The Riddle is Solved: April 12th is the Day
Bungie just wrapped up an interesting Alternate Reality Game (ARG). It had fans stumped and working together to solve puzzles. The fan community managed to decipher the code. The payoff is the official date for the Marathon gameplay launch: April 12th.
Street rumour suggests special insiders have already witnessed Marathon behind closed doors. This implies we will get first impressions and teasers published shortly after the gameplay reveal goes live. Exciting times are ahead.
What Exactly IS Marathon? An Extraction Shooter Deep Dive
Bungie's Marathon site provides some clues. It describes it as an "extraction shooter." If that's unfamiliar, think of this. It's an online shooter with a lot on the line. Defeating other players isn't the sole goal. You will need to complete objectives, gather resources, and most importantly, make it off the map alive. This is necessary to lock in your victory and loot. It's an amalgamation of tight player-to-player combat with intelligent mission objectives. It's a rush against time and others to get out alive.
Get Ready for Marathon on April 12th
Get ready to dive into the action on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC. April 12th is when to tune in. Set your reminders. Marathon is coming.
