Community Unearths Clues in Bungie's Marathon Universe
A Marathon gameplay reveal is on the horizon, set to take place on April 12, 2025. This news comes after a dedicated community effort to unravel an intricate ARG within Bungie's iconic Marathon universe.
Over the weekend, players worldwide uncovered signs of Bungie gearing up for Marathon content. The Bungie press site featured new Marathon imagery, while a mysterious we_are_mida social media account emerged, sharing cryptic images and text.
Users stumbled upon a website with hidden images, a Twitch login prompt, encrypted symbols, a Traxus Global site showcasing a planetary system, and more. The puzzle-solving journey even led to MrRoflWaffles creating a detailed 31-minute video explaining the process of cracking the codes embedded in audio tracks on the website.
Fast forward to today, users successfully unlocked the Traxus Global planetary system, unveiling a teaser save-the-date video for the Marathon gameplay reveal scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET.
The excitement continues as MrRofleWaffles remains live on Twitch, piecing together images to reveal a Marathon character's face, keeping the community engaged and eager for more surprises.
Bungie has a reputation for excelling at ARG puzzles and generating hype for its games. The anticipation of experiencing a Bungie game on launch day alongside the community is unparalleled, offering a shared sense of discovery and exploration in a new universe.
This marks the first official update on Marathon since October 2024 when game director Joe Ziegler hinted at upcoming playtests. Following the Marathon reboot announcement, Bungie went quiet until now, building anticipation for the gameplay reveal.
Stay tuned to our Marathon page for comprehensive coverage of the gameplay reveal and the latest updates on Bungie's highly-anticipated extraction shooter.
