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Bungie Revives Classic 'Marathon' Series on Steam, Offering Original Trilogy for Free

The iconic 1990s FPS game Marathon has been re-released on Steam, with enhanced features and upcoming sequels, reflecting Bungie's commitment to its storied franchise.

  • 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.
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