Marathon Season 2 Launches With Free Week
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Ethan Gach · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 2, 2026
Key points
- Marathon Season 2 launched on June 2, 2026, with a new nighttime map and PvE mode.
- The game is free to play for the first week, from June 2 to June 9, but console players need a subscription.
- Season 2 resets gear and progress but retains cosmetics, codex entries, and faction unlocks.
- New features include a new progression system, updated contracts, and balance changes.
- Players can expect a level playing field at the start of the season due to the reset.
Marathon Season 2 launched on June 2, 2026, introducing a new nighttime survival horror map, a new character, and a PvE-only mode. The update resets player progress, but unlocks cosmetics and codex entries remain. The game is free to play from June 2 to June 9, though console players need a paid subscription to access it. Bungie's sci-fi extraction shooter features teams of players scavenging on Tau Ceti IV while competing against other teams. Season 2 includes major changes such as a new progression system, updated contracts, and balance adjustments.
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