Marathon Players Accidentally Pay Less, Get Game Free
Originally published Jun 6, 2026
By Ethan Gach · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 6, 2026
Key points
- Bungie is giving Marathon for free to players who purchased the Deluxe Edition at a discount during the free-to-play week.
- A PlayStation Store listing error allowed the Deluxe Edition to appear cheaper than the base game, leading to confusion.
- Bungie clarified that the base game must still be bought separately after the free period, but will now compensate affected players.
- The studio updated the store listing to prevent future misunderstandings.
- Players who bought the Deluxe Edition before the clarification will retain all content without additional cost.
Bungie is addressing a recent issue with Marathon's PlayStation Store listing that led some players to purchase the Deluxe Edition upgrade for less than the base game's price. The confusion arose when a $14 discount on the Deluxe Edition appeared to allow players to access the full game at a steep discount during Marathon's free-to-play week. However, the base game was still required to be purchased separately after the free period ended, causing frustration among affected players. In response, Bungie has confirmed that those who bought the Deluxe Edition under these conditions will receive the base game for free, in addition to the Deluxe content. The studio has also updated the store listing to clarify the terms.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by Ethan Gach