Bungie’s Marathon Locks in Launch Timing and Global Schedule
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Bungie has confirmed the global launch timing and preload details for Marathon following a successful beta test, with the extraction shooter officially releasing on March 5.
Tau Ceti IV is officially opening its doors for good. Following a massive Server Slam that pulled in over 140,000 concurrent players on Steam alone, Bungie is ready to launch Marathon into the wild. The global rollout hits on Thursday, March 5, at 1 p.m. EST across Windows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. If you jumped into the earlier pre-release playtests, keep in mind that a full progression wipe is happening right at launch, meaning everyone starts their runner career on equal footing as persistent progression finally kicks off.
Preloading is live right now across all platforms, letting you queue up the download through your digital library before the servers go live. Even if you miss out on preloading, the game features a surprisingly lean install size hovering between 20 and 25 gigabytes depending on your platform, so you will not be waiting all day to get into a match. Original reporting by Ford James over at Polygon breaks down the regional schedule and platform details.
For extraction shooter fans and the broader creator community, Marathon is shaping up to be the next major social battleground in multiplayer gaming. Whether you are coordinating squad compositions or just trying to survive your first drop, planning your download ahead of time is the best way to secure a spot in the vanguard. Be sure to check the full regional breakdown at Polygon to see exactly when the drop hits your local clock.
Tags: Marathon, Bungie, Extraction Shooter, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: Polygon