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Marathon Season 2 Free Trial: Play Free June 2–9

Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon goes free for one week starting June 2 as Season 2 Nightfall launches with the horror-themed Night Marsh map. Here's everything confirmed so far.

Marathon Season 2 Free Trial: Play Free June 2–9
TL;DR — Key Points
  • Marathon Season 2: Nightfall launches June 2, 2026, bringing the horror-themed Night Marsh map, a new Sentinel Runner Shell, and sweeping sandbox changes.
  • The game is free to play for all players on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S from June 2–9 only — this is a limited trial, not a permanent free-to-play switch.
  • Progress made during the free trial week carries over if you buy the full game, and the game will be on sale across all platforms during the trial period.
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Marathon Season 2: Nightfall — the game goes free to try June 2–9, 2026. Image via Bungie.
Marathon Season 2: Nightfall — the game goes free to try June 2–9, 2026. Image via Bungie.
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Night Marsh — Marathon's new survival horror zone launching in Season 2: Nightfall. Image via Bungie / GamingBolt.
Night Marsh — Marathon's new survival horror zone launching in Season 2: Nightfall. Image via Bungie / GamingBolt.
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The new Sentinel Runner Shell — Marathon's defense-focused class arriving in Season 2. Image via Bungie.
The new Sentinel Runner Shell — Marathon's defense-focused class arriving in Season 2. Image via Bungie.
Key Takeaway

Mark your calendar for June 2, 2026 — that is when Marathon Season 2: Nightfall drops and the free trial week begins. Download the game on Steam, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S at no cost between June 2–9, and any progress you earn carries over if you buy the full game. The horror-themed Night Marsh map alone is worth experiencing during the free window.

When is Marathon free to play?
Marathon is free to play from June 2 to June 9, 2026, across Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This is a one-week Open Play Week tied to the Season 2: Nightfall launch — not a permanent free-to-play change.
What is the Night Marsh map in Marathon Season 2?
Night Marsh is a nighttime variant of the Dire Marsh map. Bungie describes it as playing like a survival horror experience, featuring reduced visibility, fewer players, flashlights, Darksight scopes, Vector Rounds, and eerie new enemy threats lurking in the dark.
Does progress carry over from the Marathon free trial?
Yes. All progress made during the free Open Play Week — including runner levels and faction standing — carries over to the full game if you purchase Marathon after the trial ends. The game will also be discounted during the free week.

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Marathon Season 2 Free Trial: Play Free June 2–9

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Game Info
Marathon

Marathon

Developer
Bungie
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release Date
2025
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
Genres
Shooter · Extraction Shooter
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