After months of waiting, with some leaks interspaced in between, Marathon has finally had its big gameplay reveal. The upcoming PvP-focused extraction shooter from Bungie will now launch on September 23, and it won't be too long before players can try it out for themselves, as its Closed Alpha test has been given an April 23 start date.
That said, immediately following Saturday's livestream, there was some concern over just how much the multiplayer-focused title would cost. To that end, Bungie has come out to clarify its pricing strategy for Marathon.
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Taking to Twitter, the official Marathon account quickly dispelled any rumors that its title would be "full-priced," e.g. $69.99.
It will, however, be a "premium" title, whatever that means, with details surrounding its price to be revealed later this summer. According to a feature from GameSpot, the game will feature a Battle Pass and three maps at launch, with a fourth that will be released shortly after launch.
Beyond its PvP gameplay, there will be a story, though it's being described as "vague," as well as a...
