Marathon

Go in, scavenge, get out

On Tau Ceti IV, Runners explore a lost colony for resources and intelligence. Steam describes encounters with rival players and enemy forces: only a successful extraction lets you keep your loot. Runs can be tackled solo or in crews of two or three. Push Square, PlayStation Universe and Tom’s Guide all praise the classic Bungie gunplay; TheSixthAxis finds the time-to-kill a little too short.

Preparing a Runner

Runner shells have distinct abilities, while moddable weapons and loadouts allow different approaches. The game also offers contracts, a ranked mode and Cryo Archive, with raid-like challenges and puzzles. Push Square likes the progression and buildcrafting, TheSixthAxis the interlocking progression systems, though it finds on-the-fly inventory management clunky.

What critics highlight

The art direction is praised across the board: Push Square calls it one of the best-looking shooters of the generation, running at a solid 60fps on PS5. Reservations concern accessibility: a steep learning curve (Push Square), a brutal experience for solo and casual players (PlayStation Universe), baffling menus and an uncertain future (Tom’s Guide). TheSixthAxis notes that its staying power depends on post-launch support.

Platforms and prices

Available on PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S since 5 March 2026. On 11 November 2026 the Standard Edition costs €39.99 on Steam, the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store, and €33.99 as a Steam key at Green Man Gaming; the Deluxe Edition costs €59.99. Steam lists full French audio. An internet connection is required; online play on console needs PS Plus or an Xbox subscription.

Conclusion

Marathon is aimed at players who enjoy tension and risk rather than guaranteed progress on every run. Its demanding entry and ongoing online support are worth weighing before purchase. This is not a hands-on review.

Press average

The rating block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews of the PS5 version, checked on 11 November 2026: Push Square 9/10, TheSixthAxis 8/10, PlayStation Universe 9/10 and Tom’s Guide 4/5. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. This sourced overview is not a hands-on review.