Bungies upcoming multiplayer shooter “Marathon” will not be a free game – but also not a classic full price title. The price strategy aims at an intermediate model.
After a long waiting time, bungie has new details “Marathon” Published-a team-based ego shooter with extraction mechanics. The game is part of a growing number of PVP-centered online titles that rely on cooperative gameplay and tactical procedure.
In addition to the unveiling of the release date, the youngest gave Bungie presentation Information about the payment model. In several statements, however, the studio made it clear: “Marathon” will be subject to a fee, but below the customary market.
Price strategy between free-to-play and full price
Bungie describes “Marathon” as a “premium” game, but emphasizes that it is not offered at the so-called full price. This is usually around 80 euros-at least with classic AAA titles. A specific price was not mentioned, but previous publications of similar Sony projects such as “Helldivers 2” or “Concord” towards a price range of around 40 euros. Bungie would like to deliver a final confirmation in the course of the summer.
Many players expressed concerns about the decision not to launch “marathon” directly as a free-to-play shooter. In this context, the comparison with “Concord” is increasingly drawn-a multiplayer shooter that was published in 2024 as the first game by Firewalk Studios and cost 40 euros at the start in the standard version. Sony took the game due to the low market penetration A few days later from the market and Firewalk Studios no longer exists.
In the past, the pricing of multiplayer-only titles was handled differently. While title like “Battlefield 2042” Published at a full price, others were provided with lower entry costs or with additional variants such as starter editions. “Marathon”, in turn, is ultimately positioned as a live service product that should import money in the long term and offer a lower entry hurdle.
To launch with three maps
The game principle of “Marathon” is based on team -based competition: up to six teams of three compete against each other on a card, collecting equipment and trying to escape with them. Three maps should be available at the start, a fourth card follows shortly after the launch.
In addition, there will be a system for character development as well as a narrative component that, according to the first reports, is deliberately kept vague.
More about Marathon on Play3.de:
“Marathon” is a PvP-focused extraction shooter for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The official release is scheduled for September 23, 2025, as we have known since yesterday. As early as April 23, 2025, a closed alpha test phase begins, in which selected players receive access at an early stage.
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