Marathon
A PvP-focused extraction shooter set on the mysterious planet of Tau Ceti IV, Marathon will see players inhabit the bodies of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries who have been designed to survive the planet’s harsh environments and explore the lost colony that once inhabited Tau Ceti’s surface. Players will engage solo or in crews of three, searching for mysterious alien artifacts, as well as for valuable loot and new weapons and gear that they can add to their collection.
What it feels like
High-stakes PvP extraction where a mistake or failure to extract costs all gathered loot.
What it's about
Set on a mysterious alien planet Tau Ceti IV with cybernetic mercenaries and lost colonies. Runners are cybernetic mercenaries operating in a high-tech extraction scenario with augmentation themes. Mysterious alien artifacts and a lost colony structure the exploration premise.
How it plays
Entering a hostile zone to gather loot and survive to extract or lose it is the central loop of an extraction shooter. First-person shooting mechanics with weapons and gear customization. Scavenging valuable loot and weapons is a core reward loop that players collect and add to their inventory.
How it looks and sounds
Experienced entirely from the first-person perspective as established for first-person shooters.
How it's structured
PvP-focused extraction shooter where players compete directly against each other as the primary mode. Players engage solo or in crews of three, suggesting structured squad-based PvP gameplay. A shared world where other players inhabit Tau Ceti IV and engage in concurrent extraction attempts.
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