Overview
- The original Marathon, developed by Bungie, is now available for free on Steam, utilizing the Aleph One engine for modern compatibility.
- Sequels Marathon 2 and Marathon Infinity are announced as coming soon, promising to expand the free offerings of the classic series.
- The Steam release includes updated features like widescreen support, positional audio, and 60+ fps interpolation, enhancing the original gameplay experience.
- Bungie’s future plans include a reboot of the Marathon series as a PvP extraction shooter, diverging from the traditional single-player narrative.
- The revival of Marathon not only preserves a significant part of FPS history but also introduces these influential games to a new generation of gamers.