Marathon

June 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

No, at least not yet. It still normally costs $40, but it will be free for the first week of season 2. That runs June 2 through June 9. Players across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC can hop in and experience the full game at no cost, with all progress carrying over for anyone who decides to eventually buy it. As a reminder though, anyone on console will still need a paid subscription (PS Plus or Game Pass Core) in order to play Marathon even when it’s free since it’s an online multiplayer game.

A lot, actually. The biggest content additions are as follows: an updated Dire Marsh (Night) zone, new Sentinel Runner shell, new progression system called the Cradle, new weapons, updated contracts, faction progression improvements, and sandbox balance changes. Let’s break down each one of those real quick.

In the following section, Marathon's Game Director then breaks down some of the key changes coming in Marathon Season 2 and 3, some of which should help to alleviate the problems mentioned above. These changes include: Adding a new matchmaking system that helps players find better quality matches with more flex for higher-end players (Season 2) Expanding the max size of the player's Vault (Season 2) Experimenting with two new modes; one focuses more on PvE with just a light touch of PvP, the other is PvE-only (Season 2) UX improvements to help make setting goals and getting into