Many are already calling it “Concord 2” and labeling it the big flop of 2026, yet Marathon has still managed to reach a major milestone on Steam before launch. Bungie and PlayStation’s shooter has climbed into Steam’s best-selling products worldwide based on revenue.
At this point, it’s hard to argue that players are happy with Marathon – at least not with what Bungie has shown so far. Ever since the initial reveal, the Bungie and PlayStation project has been met with criticism, and the backlash became loud enough that the developers ultimately announced a delay in order to polish the shooter. But here’s the strange part: despite the negative reputation the game has built up – it’s already earned the nickname “Concord 2” as a jab at Sony’s failed games-as-a-service attempt – it has still become one of Steam’s best-selling products in terms of preorder revenue.
As of writing, Marathon has reached #12 on Steam’s global top-sellers list based on revenue. That ranking includes consistently profitable free-to-play giants like Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG: Battlegrounds, along with the ever-present Steam Deck. However, if we narrow it down to paid games only, Bungie’s shooter is currently behind just ARC Raiders, EA Sports FC 26, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Quarantine Zone: The Last Check.
Does that automatically mean it’s going to be a hit? Not necessarily. As noted earlier, a lot of players are unhappy with the design decisions Bungie made when shaping Marathon’s world and overall experience. Still, the fact that the title has secured a position in Steam’s global best-selling list shows there’s real interest in its premise. Now the big question is whether that momentum holds over the coming weeks – and, more importantly, whether it grows once the game is actually out.
Price and details of the Marathon editions
Bungie made headlines just hours ago after unveiling a new Marathon trailer, revealing the release date as well as details about its different editions. The game launches on March 5, priced at €39.99 for the Standard Edition, €59.99 for the Deluxe Edition, and €177/€236.99 for the Collector’s Edition (depending on whether the buyer wants the game code). Below, we’ve listed the preorder bonuses along with the contents included in the higher-tier bundles.
Marathon preorder incentives
• (Appearance) ZERO STEP 004 CE Tactical Sidearm Style
• (Weapon ornament) ZERO STEP RC
• (Weapon Sticker) ZERO STEP SHIFT
• (Profile) APOGEE INTERCEPT
• (Emblem) APOGEE INTERCEPT
• (In Destiny 2) UESC Echo-type Shell Exotic Ghost
• (In Destiny 2) UESC Rover Exotic Ship
• (In Destiny 2) UESC Sprinter Exotic Sparrow
Contents of Marathon: Deluxe Edition
• Contents of the standard version
• A ticket to redeem for the premium rewards pass
• 200 tokens to instantly redeem pass rewards
• (Appearance) MIDNIGHT DECAY Misriah 2442 Pump Shotgun
• (Appearance) MIDNIGHT DECAY Overrun AR
• (Appearance) MIDNIGHT DECAY Vandal Shell
• (Appearance) MIDNIGHT DECAY Destroyer Shell
• (Appearance) MIDNIGHT DECAY Assassin Shell
• (Appearance) MIDNIGHT DECAY Thief Shell
Contents of Marathon: Collector’s Edition
• All the (digital) content from the Deluxe edition
• A 1/6 scale Runner Thief statue with LED lights
• WEAVEworm collectible figure
• Patch
• Six postcards
• Hexagonal box with lenticular poster
• Purchase from the Bungie Store or PlayStation Store for the ZERO STEP emblem and profile background
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