Marathon pre-order & Deluxe Edition guide

Check what each edition of Marathon offers, what you get for pre-ordering, and the Destiny 2 items you receive.

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Anyone who pre-orders Marathon ahead of its March 5 release will walk away with some great cosmetic items for their runners and gear. But beyond pre-order bonuses, players can also choose which edition of the game they want: a humble standard edition, a packed Deluxe Edition, and even a fancy Collector’s Edition.

Check our out MARATHON INTERACTIVE MAPS.


Marathon pre-order bonuses

Marathon pre-order editions and bonuses

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All Marathon pre-orders receive a handful of cosmetic items for their accounts and gear. You must pre-order the game prior to its launch in order to receive the following items:

  • ZERO STEP 004 CE Tactical Sidearm Style
  • ZERO STEP RC Weapon Charm
  • ZERO STEP SHIFT Weapon Sticker
  • APOGEE INTERCEPT Background
  • APOGEE INTERCEPT Emblem

In addition to this, players will receive the following items in Destiny 2 for pre-ordering:

  • UESC Echo-type Shell Exotic Ghost
  • UESC Rover Exotic Ship
  • UESC Sprinter Exotic Sparrow

Marathon Standard Edition - $39.99 USD

This is literally just the base game of Marathon. Those who pre-order will get the above items. This is a great entry point for those who don’t mind getting a few extra bells and whistles.


Marathon Deluxe Edition - $59.99 USD

Marathon Deluxe Edition with runner skins and items

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While the standard version of Marathon just includes the game, the Deluxe Edition offers access to a battle pass, tokens to use on said pass, and unique cosmetics:

  • All Standard Edition content
  • 1x Premium Rewards Pass Voucher
  • 200 SILK Rewards Pass Tokens, used to unlock rewards in the pass
  • Weapon Cosmetics:
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Misriah 2442 Pump Shotgun Style
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Overrun AR Style
  • Runner Shell Cosmetics:
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Vandal Shell Style
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Destroyer Shell Style
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Assassin Shell Style
    • MIDNIGHT DECAY Thief Shell Style

As you can see, the Deluxe Version has unique cosmetics for four of the main runners. As you can see from the images, Midnight Decay is a darker style cosmetic featuring black armor with blue, paint-like accents. This dark style may be useful in remaining hidden.


Marathon Collector’s Edition - $229.99 USD

The Marathon Collector’s Edition includes all content from the Deluxe Edition, which is great, as usually these things don’t come with the actual game.

  • All Deluxe Edition content (game code version only)
  • 1/6th scale Thief Runner shell statue with LED lights
  • Collectible WEAVEworm miniature
  • Iron-on embroidered patch
  • Six art postcards
  • Premium hexagon packaging with lenticular poster
  • Beautifully designed display box featuring environmental art
  • In-game bonus cosmetics for purchasing from the Bungie Store or PlayStation Direct:
    • ZERO STEP Emblem
    • ZERO STEP Background
Marathon Collector's Edition showing contents

Source: Bungie

There are a lot of neat little goodies tucked away in the Marathon Collector’s Edition. If it’s anything like the ones Bungie made for Destiny 2, there may even be some secrets for players to discover. Anyone who picks up this version from the Bungie Store or PlayStation Direct will also get two additional cosmetic items.


After a couple of delays and hiccups, Marathon is almost here. Before it arrives and adds more fuel to the raging extraction shooter genre fire that’s consuming everyone’s attention, make sure you jump in and pre-order Marathon so you can snag the version you want. Stay tuned to our Marathon Strategy Guide for more insight on the game.

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