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People are focused on Marathon Season 2 launching with a free-to-play week/trial, discounts, and new content like a Sentinel class and a “PvP-lite” experimental mode. Separate discussion points include how the launch player numbers on PC are lower than the prior Server Slam, raising curiosity about whether Steam momentum will improve.

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Key Takeaway Marathon’s Season 2 is live and designed to pull in new players with a free week plus discounts and new modes/classes, even as early PC launch numbers lag behind Server Slam.
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Marathon’s Season 2 is live and designed to pull in new players with a free week plus discounts and new modes/classes, even as early PC launch numbers lag behind Server Slam.

People are focused on Marathon Season 2 launching with a free-to-play week/trial, discounts, and new content like a Sentinel class and a “PvP-lite” experimental mode. Separate discussion points include how the launch player numbers on PC are lower than the prior Server Slam, raising curiosity about whether Steam momentum will improve.

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  • ● Launch player numbers — Marathon launch player numbers are about half those of the Server Slam, at least on PC VG247

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Top 4 signals · Marathon’s Season 2 is live and designed to pull in new
r/PlayStation · 3h ago
Marathon Season 2 is live with a one-week trial.
r/PS5 · 5h ago
Marathon is now on sale for only $28 until June 11 and the free week of gameplay begins today at 3pm EST.
Rock Paper Shotgun · 6h ago
Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE
Kotaku · 8h ago
Everything You Need To Know About Marathon Season 2 And Its First Free Week

Briefing Findings · Marathon’s Season 2 is live and designed to pull in new

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Season 2 status Season 2 is live.
Access offer Free-to-play week / one-week trial is included.
New content New Sentinel class is part of Season 2.
New mode type A “PvP-lite” experimental mode is launching.
PC player comparison PC launch player numbers are about half of Server Slam.

What to Watch

  • Track whether Marathon’s Steam audience catches up to Server Slam during/after the free week. VG247
  • Watch for reactions to how the “PvP-lite” mode fits alongside existing PvE priorities. PC Gamer
  • Follow coverage of new Season 2 content, including the Sentinel class and planned sale details. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Marathon Season 2 is live with a one-week trial. WCCFTech
  • Marathon Season 2: Nightfall Launches With Free Week and Discounted Price, New PvE Queues, Runner Shell, and More WCCFTech
  • Marathon is now on sale for only $28 until June 11 and the free week of gameplay begins today at 3pm EST. Eurogamer
  • Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE Rock Paper Shotgun
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Bungie are making it easy for you to try Marathon by launching its new season with a free week, right when veteran players lose all their best gear

With Marathon Season 2 kicking off when an account reset, the free week is the perfect time to dive in and join a level playing field.

5d ago News by Julian Benson Editorial Director
gamedeveloper.com

Bungie experiments by adding casual PvP-lite mode to Marathon

A PvE mode is also in the works and will debut in the second half of Season 2.

10h ago Chris Kerr
theverge.com

Marathon’s second season is a chance for Bungie to turn things around

In the volatile world of live-service shooters, the game needs to stop wasting players’ time.

2d ago Nick Statt
pcgamer.com

Bungie spills the beans on combat tuning for Marathon Season 2, and it's bad news for shotgun lovers and thermal snipers

Bungie says it wants player weapon choices to "feel more intentional".

3d ago Rick Lane
kotaku.com

Marathon Season 2 Guide: Everything You Need To Know

No one will hear your screams on Dark Marsh (unless you have proximity chat on)

8h ago Ethan Gach

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Rock Paper Shotgun 3 articles

Tracking: Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE / Bungie are making it easy for you to try Marathon by launching its new season with a free week, right when veteran players lose all their best gear

Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE Bungie are making it easy for you to try Marathon by launching its new season with a free week, right when veteran players lose all their best gear
+1 more The first, cinematic look at Marathon season 2 paints it as the horror game it always should have been
Eurogamer 2 articles

Tracking: Bungie details Marathon Season 2 and the new Sentinel class, with a free-to-play week and special sale planned, too / Marathon's Season 2 cinematic trailer promises things are about to get spookier on Tau Ceti IV: "Moon's EXTRA haunted"

Bungie details Marathon Season 2 and the new Sentinel class, with a free-to-play week and special sale planned, too Marathon's Season 2 cinematic trailer promises things are about to get spookier on Tau Ceti IV: "Moon's EXTRA haunted"
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Tom Henderson on Marathon: "I can't remember the exact budget, but they're not near breaking even"

https://youtu.be/NoxlKQRhF34?t=2787 He says he won't be surprised that probably "we'll see substantial layoffs in the future"

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Common questions on Marathon, surfaced from across the indexed web.

When does Marathon season 2 go live?

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

Marathon Season 2 Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Is Marathon going free-to-play?

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.

Marathon Season 2 Guide: Everything You Need To Know
What’s different in Marathon season 2?

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.

Marathon Season 2 Guide: Everything You Need To Know
What's Next for Marathon?

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

Marathon Devs Reveal How They're Tackling the Game's Biggest Problems
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