I want to love Marathon but can already see why players are falling off its miserable grind

Marathon press image showing three Runners aiming guns down a hallway, with red lasers in the background.

With its incredibly expressive and vibrant art direction, there’s a lot to like about extraction shooter Marathon from an aesthetic standpoint. Its own brand of brightly colored science fiction is a sight to behold, and there’s a real sense of wonder in the first few hours as you explore each of the three early maps, soaking it all in.

Review info

Platform reviewed: PC
Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release date: March 5, 2026