Sony's Marathon reportedly set to launch at $40 with new hero gameplay concept

Sony is gearing up to release Marathon, a new sci-fi Player versus Player (PvP) extraction-based shooter title with a hefty price tag of $40. This information was sourced from Forbes after Paul Tassi released a bunch of new information on the official website. It confirmed that the game is supposed to launch in 2025 and might feature a unique character system that can be compared to Apex Legends.

While there has been no official confirmation about the gameplay content, a few of the important points seem to have been confirmed at the time of writing this article. The final gameplay reveals and public release of the game can have completely different content as the ultimate decision-making power is in the publisher’s hands.

This article will highlight everything we know about Marathon so far.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.

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Marathon reportedly not free-to-play and will feature hero customization

Bungie is currently developing the survival shooter title Marathon, which aims to revitalize the genre with fresh gameplay. In a recent development, it was confirmed that the game would be available for a premium of $40, and the idea of making it free-to-play was scrapped after monetization concerns. The success of Helldivers 2 (which had a similar pricing) cemented the decision to make it a pay-to-play shooter title. The project has also been developed far enough that it would be difficult to switch to a free-to-play model at this point.

Marathon cinematic picture (Image via X/@MarathonTheGame)

The game will feature classic in-game store options for the player base to get skins and other cosmetics. A Battle Pass may also be available to increase game item access for the community.

The developers apparently will not be showcasing any major reveals until the spring of 2025. Shorter video clips might surface from the Game Director, Joe Ziegler, to clear up any circulating rumors and leaks.

Marathon will feature a hero system that is similar to Apex Legends. However, it is supposedly going to have a lot more customization in terms of weapons, gear, and equipment. Every class or hero will have unique abilities like double jumps, invisibility, and fast revives.

While these seem to be general perks, there might be more depth to the characters with individual backstories and personalities with dedicated skill trees. Universal and exclusive implants may be available for the characters to provide more customizations.

The game is also slated to bring puzzles and mysteries to the battlefield, but this will likely be done at a measured pace to provide more room for other gameplay content. The art style and visuals of the game remain intact as previously showcased in the first trailer to portray a futuristic dystopian world.

Sony seems to want to hit the 2025 release window, which puts Bungie in a tough spot since the game needs to launch in a polished state with enough content.

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It is important to note that this information has not been announced by the developers or the publisher through any official channel. This covers everything we know so far about Sony’s Marathon. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more updates, guides, and news.