What are the pros of Marathon?

Striking art direction and high-quality visual design.. Solid and engaging PvP gunplay mechanics.. Deep, rewarding systems that favor players who invest time to learn.. Good performance and optimization on compatible PC hardware..

What are the cons of Marathon?

The shift from a single-player story focus to an extraction shooter is highly polarizing.. Persistent technical issues including 'Weasel' errors and the active blocking of Linux.. Aggressive monetization policies and high cost for premium cosmetics.. Lack of dedicated matchmaking modes for solo or duo players creates a disadvantage.. Environments can feel barren and populated by repetitive 'bullet sponge' enemies..

Marathon

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.

77%

Mostly Positive

DeveloperBungie

PublisherBungie

Release DateMar 5, 2026

$39.99

Peak Players88.3K

PlatformsWindows

Action

AI Review Summary

Marathon is a bold extraction shooter that trades its single-player roots for a high-stakes PvP experience featuring striking art and complex mechanics. While some players enjoy the steep learning curve and solid gunplay, others are deterred by technical errors, aggressive monetization, and a lack of content for solo or duo players.

Pros

Striking art direction and high-quality visual design.80%
Solid and engaging PvP gunplay mechanics.70%
Deep, rewarding systems that favor players who invest time to learn.60%
Good performance and optimization on compatible PC hardware.50%

Cons

The shift from a single-player story focus to an extraction shooter is highly polarizing.90%
Persistent technical issues including 'Weasel' errors and the active blocking of Linux.80%
Aggressive monetization policies and high cost for premium cosmetics.70%
Lack of dedicated matchmaking modes for solo or duo players creates a disadvantage.60%
Environments can feel barren and populated by repetitive 'bullet sponge' enemies.50%

Notable Mentions

Linux and Steam Deck users are currently blocked from playing the game.
A significant portion of the current feedback is based on the 'Server Slam' playtest experience.
Some players have reported delays in receiving their pre-order bonus items.

Confidence: 86%

Based on the 198 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 3, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

3.4K

Peak · last 90 days

40.7K

All-time peak

88.3K

Price

Current price

$39.99

Lowest tracked

$27.99since Jan 20, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week

64%

Last 30 days

41%

All-time positive

77%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews63.9K

Positive: 49.0K (77%)Negative: 14.8K (23%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

Avg Playtime at Review

80%

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