Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data
Marathon player count chart
No, Marathon is not dead. 2,045 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,640. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 15% on the month before).
History from Mar 1, 2026
Marathon monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,763 | -24.98% | 3,044 |
| October 2026 | 2,350 | +25% | 5,651 |
| September 2026 | 1,880 | -44.81% | 3,475 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -57.49% | 6,296 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -63.6% | 14,809 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +137.5% | 40,686 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -52.9% | 17,131 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -58.07% | 36,374 |
| March 2026 | n/a | n/a | 86,757 |
How many people play Marathon right now?
2,045 people are playing Marathon on Steam right now. That makes it the #325 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,640 players. Today's peak is 23% below its 30-day average daily peak of 3,442.
Marathon player count history
Over the last 30 days Marathon averaged a daily peak of 3,442 players, up 15% compared with the 30 days before (2,994). In its first month after release (Mar 5, 2026) it peaked at 86,757 players. Today's player count is 2% of its all-time peak of 86,757, set on Mar 5, 2026.
Best time to play Marathon
Based on the last 14 days, Marathon is busiest around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York) and quietest around 10:00 UTC (5 AM in New York), when about 64% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Marathon players by hour and weekday
When Marathon has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About Marathon
Explore the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV, scavenging valuable loot in a high-stakes survival first person shooter from the creators of Halo and Destiny.
- Developer
- Bungie
- Released
- Mar 5, 2026
- Genre
- Action
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 13 languages, 12 with full audio
Screenshots
Marathon price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Marathon is at its full price of $39.99. It usually goes on sale for about 40% off (around $23.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $23.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Marathon price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.99 | $39.99 | base |
| Euro area | 39,99€ | $44.88 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £34.99 | $47.09 | +18% |
| Canada | C$ 49.99 | $35.80 | -10% |
| Australia | A$ 59.95 | $41.97 | +5% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 67.95 | $38.20 | -4% |
| Brazil | R$164,90 | $30.17 | -25% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 649.00 | $34.91 | -13% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $27.99 | $27.99 | -30% |
| Poland | 149,99 zł | $38.36 | -4% |
| Switzerland | CHF 39.90 | $48.78 | +22% |
| Norway | 399,00 kr | $42.91 | +7% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $27.99 | $27.99 | -30% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $27.99 | $27.99 | -30% |
| South Africa | R 699.00 | $42.58 | +6% |
| India | ₹2,449.00 | $25.92 | -35% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 449 999 | $24.90 | -38% |
| China | ¥168.00 | $25.19 | -37% |
| Japan | ¥4,480 | $28.27 | -29% |
| South Korea | ₩ 44,800 | $33.32 | -17% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Marathon reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Marathon on Twitch
Twitch category "Marathon", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Marathon Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 15 Oct 2026, with a peak of 4,605 viewers and 1,417 on average.
Top Marathon streamers this week
BungieFoundation1,500- KleanPlays197
- wallah189
- MyelinGames166
- LucidTW166
Average viewers while live.
Marathon achievements
Marathon has 14 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 33.4% of them; the rarest, Escape Will Make Me..., is held by 5.7% of players.
Welcome to Tau CetiComplete or skip your initial run.72.3%- This is MarathonExperience shell death for the first time.69.2%
- Everything Runs on CyberAcmeRe-establish communication with the Sol system.59.1%
- Run, RepeatExfil successfully 7 times.45.5%
- Run ExecutableComplete 21 runs.43.9%
- AntiestablishmentEliminate 147 UESC units.38.2%
- End RunEliminate 14 rival Runners.37.1%
- JackpotLoot 777 containers.22.7%
- RIP UESCEliminate 28 UESC commanders.20.1%
- Sign HereComplete 35 contracts.19.6%
- Cutting EdgeUnlock 7 capstone upgrades.19.4%
- Reliable AssetReach VIP status with a faction.9.4%
- Seasoned VeteranEarn 100 Season Levels in a single season.5.9%
- Escape Will Make Me...Complete all other achievements for Marathon.5.7%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Marathon DLC
Marathon has 3 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Marathon news and patch notes
- Oct 27, 2026 Marathon Update 1.1.9.6
- Oct 20, 2026 Marathon Update 1.1.9.5
- Oct 13, 2026 Marathon Update 1.1.9.4
- Oct 8, 2026 Marathon Update 1.1.9.3
- Oct 6, 2026 Marathon: Nightfall Refresh and Symbiosis Roadmap
- Oct 6, 2026 Marathon Update 1.1.9.2
- Sep 24, 2026 The Future of Marathon
- Sep 21, 2026 The Next Chapter for Bungie
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Marathon FAQ
Is Marathon dead?
No, Marathon is not dead. 2,045 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 2,640. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 15% on the month before).
How many people play Marathon?
2,045 people are playing Marathon on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 2,640 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Marathon?
Marathon reached its all-time Steam peak of 86,757 concurrent players on Mar 5, 2026.
Is Marathon growing or declining?
Marathon is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 3,442, up 15% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Marathon most active?
Marathon usually has the most players around 02:00 UTC (9 PM in New York) and the fewest around 10:00 UTC (5 AM in New York).
How much does Marathon cost?
Marathon costs $39.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Marathon has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Marathon on Steam is $23.99 (40% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $39.99 right now.
Is Marathon on sale right now?
No, Marathon is at its full price of $39.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 40%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 40%.
Where is Marathon cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Marathon is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 449 999, about $24.90 or 38% below the US price of $39.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Marathon good?
Steam players rate Marathon Mostly Positive: 76% of 64,864 reviews are positive.
When did Marathon come out?
Marathon was released on Steam on Mar 5, 2026.
Who made Marathon?
Marathon was developed by Bungie.
Is Marathon still worth playing?
Marathon has a big, active player base on Steam today (2,045 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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