Key facts
- Marathon Season 2: Nightfall has launched.
- The season introduces a new PvE queue, Runner Shell, weapons, and map redesign.
- Progression systems have been revamped.
- The game is free to play until June 9, 2026.
- Progress made during the free period will carry over to purchased copies.
Bungie's extraction shooter, Marathon, has launched its new season, Season 2: Nightfall. This update introduces several new features, including an experimental PvE-focused queue, a new Runner Shell, new weapons, a redesigned map, and a significant overhaul of the progression system. To encourage player engagement, Marathon is offering a free play period that extends until June 9, 2026. Players who participate during this free week will have their progress carried over if they decide to purchase the game after the promotional period concludes. This new season represents Bungie's effort to gain more traction for the game, which did not achieve significant success during its initial season.