Bungie, the acclaimed developer behind Destiny, is gearing up to unveil more details about its highly anticipated PvP extraction shooter, Marathon, through an exciting gameplay livestream scheduled for this Saturday, April 12 (or Sunday, April 13, depending on your time zone). This event promises to be a thrilling showcase for fans eagerly awaiting more insights into the game.

The buzz around Marathon intensified last week when Bungie released a cryptic tweet featuring a 15-second video that sparked widespread speculation and sleuthing among fans. This teaser was part of an "extensive alternative reality game" that engaged the community in unraveling its mysteries. Players discovered that the ASCII art concealed "a snippet of footage from the initial trailer," specifically a scene of "the runner sprinting down a hall."

Bungie acknowledged the community's efforts, stating, "Thousands of community members across the world worked together to unlock the gameplay reveal date for Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter Marathon." The livestream is set to air at 10 am PDT (San Francisco) / 1 pm EDT (New York) / 6 pm BST (London) / 7 pm CEST (Berlin/Paris) / 9 pm GST (Dubai) on Saturday, April 12, and at 2 am JST (Tokyo) / 3 am AEST (Sydney) / 5 pm NZST (Auckland) on Sunday, April 13.

Marathon was revealed in May 2023 as a reboot of the classic Bungie franchise, emphasizing themes of "mysteries, eeriness, and psychological creepiness." The game is set on the mysterious planet of Tau Ceti IV, where players will embody Runners, cybernetic mercenaries designed to withstand the planet’s harsh conditions. As they explore the remnants of a lost colony, players will hunt for valuable loot, including new weapons and gear.

Since the initial reveal, updates have been scarce, with a development video in October providing some insights into Marathon's mechanics, though the studio highlighted the game's early development stage. Meanwhile, Sony's recent strategic shifts have impacted the gaming landscape. Following the cancellation of the live-service shooter Concord, Sony announced in November 2023 a focus on launching only six of the 12 planned live service games by March 2026, which led to the cancellation of The Last of Us multiplayer game.

Bungie itself has faced significant challenges, including laying off 220 staff members in July 2024—17% of its workforce—less than a year after another round of 100 layoffs. Additionally, former Marathon director Chris Barrett was allegedly fired following an internal misconduct investigation, leading to Barrett subsequently suing Sony Interactive Entertainment and Bungie for over $200 million.

Fans eager to catch the Marathon reveal live can tune in on the official Marathon Twitch channel on April 12.