Marathon

Bungie

Marathon

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76.50%•Mostly Positive•64.8K reviews

When does the current Marathon season end?

Total Seasons

3

Avg. Duration

108 days

Steam online

1.3K

7d peak

61.2K

Current season

Nightfall Refresh#2.5

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Resets progression and the in-game economy, refreshes rewards and improves the live game. Runs October 6 to December 7, 2026; the Symbiosis update follows on December 8.

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Oct 6, 2026

Ends

Dec 8, 2026

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1.3Kplaying nowCurrent season
avg 2.8K
7d peak 61.2K
season peak 5.7K

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Community AnnouncementsOct 13, 2026

Marathon Update 1.1.9.4

CodexFixed an issue where the Convoy Drone Codex would only unlock if the objectives were completed on Outpost.ContractsFixed an issue where players could get stuck repeating the same Night Marsh CyAc Guidance…

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Community AnnouncementsOct 8, 2026

Marathon Update 1.1.9.3

GeneralRemoved incorrect information from Nightfall Refresh explainer screen.Fixed an issue causing players to experience crashes on Night Marsh.

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Community AnnouncementsOct 6, 2026

Marathon: Nightfall Refresh and Symbiosis Roadmap

Back in September, we shared our vision for where Marathon is headed. Today marks the first step toward that March experience. The Nightfall Refresh strengthens progression and rewards. Symbiosis in December expands the…

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the current season end?▾

The current Marathon season ends on December 8, 2026.

When does the next season start?▾

The next Marathon season is scheduled to start on December 8, 2026. This date has been officially confirmed.

Is the next season date confirmed?▾

Yes — the date shown for the Marathon season is officially confirmed by the developer.

How long do Marathon seasons usually last?▾

Marathon seasons typically last around 93 days, based on the average of recent completed seasons.

Other Timers

Season History

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Symbiosis

Marathon${q}s next chapter: a new Runner shell, the first permanent PvE mode, a refreshed Perimeter zone, a social space and firing range, and an experimental Team Deathmatch mode. Launch time not announced yet.

Started:Dec 8, 2026
Ends:—
Duration:—
#2.5

Nightfall Refresh

Resets progression and the in-game economy, refreshes rewards and improves the live game. Runs October 6 to December 7, 2026; the Symbiosis update follows on December 8.

Started:Oct 6, 2026
Ends:Dec 8, 2026
Duration:62d
#2

Season 2: NIGHTFALL

Started:Jun 2, 2026
Ends:Oct 6, 2026
Duration:126d
#1

Season 1

The launch season introduced Marathon's first full seasonal cycle with faction and contract progression, all six launch Runner shells, three launch zones, and the first wave of post-launch progression and rewards.

Started:Mar 5, 2026
Ends:Jun 2, 2026
Duration:90d