Marathon Trilogy Fans Can Play The Next Entry Right Now

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If the recent Marathon unveiling by Bungie doesn’t appeal to you and you prefer a more traditional gaming style, you may find the sequels to the original Marathon trilogy appealing, as they are already available for gameplay.

The Marathon IP, or Intellectual Property, is what made famous the team behind Halo and Destiny. This collection includes three games: the initial Marathon, Marathon 2: Durandal, and Marathon Infinity. Over time, this series gained a devoted fanbase that was so significant it spawned two fan-created projects, Marathon Eternal and Rubicon, which further developed the story from the original trilogy.

Bungie is recognized for fostering community initiatives and offering resources for players to craft their own distinct gameplay experiences. The company made public the original Marathon 2, paving the way for the development of the Aleph One engine. This versatile tool enables users to play all the original Marathon series along with additional user-generated projects such as Eternal and Rubicon, which are referred to as “scenarios” in this context.

Fundamentally, with Bungie’s approval, both Eternal and Rubicon delve deeper into the extensive lore established by the original trilogy. However, they don’t necessarily complement each other; instead, consider them as separate storylines that unfold following the events of Marathon Infinity.

94 years following Infinity, Eternal is set. It’s uncertain if your initial endeavors were fruitful since Earth has been entirely destroyed. Consequently, the logical next step seems to be time travel, as you strive for a genuine, substantial triumph for mankind. Initially, that appears to be your intention.

The new game is equally, if not more, ambitious than its predecessor. Set half a century after the initial series and picking up where Marathon 2 left off, it offers multiple storylines that depend on your decisions at key points, which are referred to as “planks” in the game.

These two games are surprisingly captivating. While the gameplay might not suit everyone, the storytelling aligns well with Bungie’s style. If you were deeply engrossed in the narrative of Marathon’s initial trilogy, these games could be engaging for you, despite being technically non-canon fan creations.

As a fellow gaming enthusiast, I’m crossing my fingers that Bungie manages to revive the enigmatic allure that the original game was known for. Regardless, Marathon, the updated version, is set to launch on September 23 for PC, Xbox Series, and PS5. The best part? You won’t need a PSN account to play seamlessly across platforms. And just a heads up, if you’re in North America, don’t forget to sign up for the Closed Alpha testing!

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2025-04-17 22:42