Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is gearing up for its next season, and it promises to deliver one of the most substantial content updates since the game's launch. Marathon Season 2: Nightfall is set to begin on June 2, 2026, and the developers have prepared a wealth of new features for players worldwide.
A highlight of the season is the free play week, which allows players globally to experience the game before making a purchase. Here is everything you need to know about Marathon Season 2, including its release date, new content, and what to expect.
Marathon Season 2 Release Date and Time
Marathon Season 2 will launch on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10 AM PT / 5 PM UTC. Players can anticipate a brief downtime as the official servers go offline for maintenance. The update introduces fresh content to keep players engaged. Here are the release times across different regions:
Americas
- Pacific Time (PT): 10:00 AM, June 2
- Central Time (CT): 12:00 PM, June 2
- Eastern Time (ET): 1:00 PM, June 2
Europe
- UTC: 5:00 PM, June 2
- British Summer Time (BST): 6:00 PM, June 2
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 7:00 PM, June 2
Asia & Pacific
- India Standard Time (IST): 10:30 PM, June 2
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 2:00 AM, June 3
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 3:00 AM, June 3
Season 2 marks the first-ever seasonal wipe in Marathon's history, meaning all gameplay progression will be reset. This includes hoarded gear, hard-earned faction ranks, and contract progress. However, players will retain their cosmetics, achievements, and non-seasonal Codex progression.
What Is New in Marathon Season 2?
Bungie is introducing several new features as part of Marathon Season 2. One of the highlights is Night Marsh, a nighttime version of the Dire Marsh map. The season also brings a brand-new Runner Shell to the game, along with new mods and the Cradle progression system. Additionally, two new weapons are being added: the KKV-9SD and the D54 Battle Pistol, providing players with more options in combat.
Marathon Season 2 Free Play Week
Bungie is running an Open Play Week from June 2 to June 9, making the full game free on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Progress made during this period will carry over if players decide to purchase the game. This covers everything you need to know about Marathon Season 2.
