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January 19, 2026, 11:06 AM EST. A leaked trailer for Bungie's Marathon appears real, naming a March 5, 2026 release and setting up preorders for $40. Bungie has begun DMCA takedowns on the clip circulating online, a sign the date isn't an AI hoax. An official announcement and preorder rollout are expected tomorrow. The game has benefited from a renewed marketing push after a delay, including gameplay clips and a favorable vidoc about its class system. A free open beta is planned for late February, a standard tactic to test servers before launch. Marathon will be cross-platform on PS5, PC and Xbox, tying into Bungie's Sony deal. Competitor ARC Raiders' free trial numbers will be watched as a potential predictor of Marathon interest.