Marathon

Marathon is a shooter from Bungie, released in 2026. It is a PvP-focused extraction shooter set on the planet Tau Ceti IV. Players inhabit the bodies of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries designed to survive the planet's harsh environments and explore the lost colony that once inhabited Tau Ceti's surface. Players engage solo or in crews of three, searching for mysterious alien artifacts, valuable loot, and new weapons and gear to add to their collection.

Our guides for Marathon currently cover two areas: the game's seasonal wipe system and the Server Slam preview weekend. The wipe guides explain what resets, what carries over, and why Bungie is betting on a clean slate. One frames the seasonal wipe as a question for players: whether they are willing to lose everything they've earned every three months for the sake of a fresh fight. The other walks through what is lost each season, including weapons, credits, and rank, and what stays. These guides are for players deciding how much to invest in a season and what to expect when it ends.

The third guide covers the Marathon Server Slam, Bungie's final open preview weekend. It explains what the event is and how players can take part in the final stress test before release. This guide is for players who want to join the preview and understand what it involves.

If you are new to the game or returning to it, start with the guides below. They lay out the seasonal wipe system and the Server Slam so you know what to expect before you play.