- Primary Subject: Marathon (Launch Version)
- Key Update: Bungie has confirmed the official global release for March 5, 2026, following the successful conclusion of the "Server Slam" open preview weekend.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 4, 2026
- Quick Answer: Marathon launches March 5, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S for $39.99, featuring 28 weapons across 8 classes in a PvPvE extraction format.
It's not a shooter game without guns.
Marathon is set to be released on March 5, 2026, as the latest extraction shooter game on the market. And what's the most important thing about shooters? The guns, of course!
There are several guns that your Runner can equip when entering a raid, with each class filling a specific purpose. Here's the full run-down on guns in Marathon.
What Guns and Classes Are in Marathon?
There are eight classes in Marathon, with 28 guns available overall. The eight gun classes are Assault Rifles, LMGs, Precision Rifles, Railguns, SMGs, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, and Pistols.
All the weapons in the game can be augmented with mods and attachments. In a raid, you can spend hours (figuratively speaking, a match will likely last a maximum of 30 minutes) looting the map for the perfect attachments to your gun.
Here is a full list of all the guns in Marathon:
Assault Rifles
- Impact HAR
- M77 Assault Rifle
- Overrun AR
- V75 Scar
LMGs (Light Machine Guns)
- Conquest LMG
- Demolition HMG
- Retaliator LMG
Precision Rifles
- B33 Volley Rifle
- Hardline PR
- Repeater HPR
- Stryder M1T
- Twin Tap HBR
- V66 Lookout
Railguns
- Ares RG
- V00 Zeus RG
SMGs (Submachine Guns)
- BRRT SMG
- Bully SMG
- Copperhead RF
- V22 Volt Thrower
Shotguns
- Misriah 2442
- V85 Circuit Breaker
- WSTR Combat Shotgun
Sniper Rifles
- Longshot
- Outland
- V99 Channel Rifle
Pistols
- CE Tactical Sidearm
- Magnum MC
- V11 Punch
Now, let's take a look at what guns should be used for the many differing scenarios that will occur in Marathon.
Best Guns to Use in Marathon
As a PvPvE shooter game, it's no surprise that shotguns will be extremely popular with players. After all, you are more likely to come into close-quarters combat with enemy teams. If you can get a headshot on someone with a shotgun, you're basically guaranteed to have them downed.
But if you're the type of player who prefers playing the long game (literally), it feels noteworthy to point out that the class with the most weapons, for now, is Precision Rifles. With that, it can be deduced that players will often be put into situations that will require them to hide and maintain distance from enemies. However, you'll need to have a steady aim to be able to use this kind of gun.
If you're new to the world of shooters, you might find assault rifles or SMGs easier to use. SMGs shoot at a faster rate, but damage can be low if you aren't close enough to the enemy. If you want a gun that is forgiving in terms of shooting accuracy but can handle medium-to-long distance combat, go for an assault rifle.
Marathon is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S from March 5.
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