Bungie’s extraction shooter Marathon is about to kick off its second season. Season 2 launches on June 2, and the studio is throwing in a free Open Play Week that lets anyone jump in from June 2 through June 9, no purchase required. The dates were confirmed in a short PlayStation Blog update that teased a darker, nighttime setting for the new season.
Marathon Open Play Week explained
Open Play Week turns Marathon into a free-to-play title for seven days. All content—maps, modes, and the full extraction loop—is unlocked. After June 9, players who want to continue will need to buy the game. It’s a straightforward try-before-you-buy window, and Bungie is clearly hoping to pull in new players or lure back anyone who bounced off during Season 1.
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The trial is available on both platforms—PS5 and PC—and requires a download. While Bungie hasn’t said whether progress carries over, such events typically save your data if you later purchase the game. Expect official confirmation closer to the date.
What’s actually new in Season 2
The announcement is thin on specifics. Bungie says players will find “new challenges, new opportunities, and new ways to play.” The teaser asks, “What secrets lurk in the dark as night descends on Marathon’s second season?” That suggests a nighttime map or altered lighting conditions, but nothing concrete.
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Extraction shooters often layer seasonal reboots with fresh objectives, gear, and sometimes map overhauls. Season 1 set the foundation, so Season 2 might refine the formula based on player feedback. Given Bungie’s track record with Destiny 2’s seasonal model, a structured content rollout is all but guaranteed. For now, the studio is keeping the details under wraps.
GamerHeadlines Takeaway
If you’ve been curious about Marathon but didn’t want to commit, Open Play Week is a no-cost chance to see what the game is about. Season 2 will bring some kind of shift, but with so little revealed, the week-long trial might be the real reason to mark June 2 on your calendar. We’ll update when Bungie shares more.
