Marathon Launches as Paid Title, Skips Game Pass

Bungie has announced that its upcoming game, Marathon, will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. Instead, the game will be a premium, paid title across all platforms, priced at $39.99.

Game Access and Pricing

Players interested in Marathon will need to purchase the game separately, as it is not included in the Game Pass subscription. On Xbox consoles, a Game Pass Core subscription is still required to play the game, while PC players must buy the game independently.

Free Trial Event

To give players a taste of the game before committing to a purchase, Bungie will host a Marathon Server Slam event. This free event allows players to experience the game and decide if they want to buy it.

Update: 17 Jun 2026