While much has been said about it Marathon The difficulty in maintaining high player numbers and Sony's disappointment with the game's sales numbers is also worth noting that the thousands of fans who still play the game truly adore it. Some love the game so much that they're just waiting for more attractive skins to hit the in-game store as they look for a reason to keep supporting Bungie's Extraction Shooter. And while the Assassin Shell look from the Arachne store looks good at first glance, the reality is that most of the outfits have been pretty tame recolors so far.
Although there is a case to be made Marathon skins that keep things sleek and simple is the best because it allows MarathonThe gorgeous art style needs to be maintained while making sure the fights remain quickly readable like the games Overwatch prove that developers can get a little creative with cosmetics as long as the general silhouettes stay the same. Marathon can, and probably should, release more attractive skins for their Runners (and weapons), especially with the existing community eager to get some extra cash for them. And when you think about designs that might stand out from what's currently available, a Saros the crossover comes to mind immediately.
Like Marathon, Saros is a PlayStation Studios project. So far, PlayStation Studios' presence in the game has been limited to some weapon spells Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yoteiand Helldivers 2.
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The launch of Saros would be the perfect time for a marathon collaboration
Housemarque's spiritual successor Return just launched to great critical acclaim. Regardless of whether the game is slightly less punishing (due to its second chance and a number of permanent upgrades) it leads to more sales than its predecessor, it remains challenging, which is a key feature of the game. Marathon also. FROM SarosA lot of strengths, from replayability and boss fights to changing environments and visuals, it's the last feature that makes the right co-op shine. Saros is a looker whose eclipse-themed visuals are downright gorgeous, and it's surprising that Bungie didn't have anything ready to celebrate the debut of such an artistically remarkable sci-fi game.
Sure, the only thing released could have been a simple weapon charm (Arjun's locket seems like a viable candidate), but Saros the crossover could break the seal on the bolder Marathon buy packages, kill two birds with one stone. Each Runner Shell could get a Saros– themed skin, covered in the sun, a fiery orange shade that stands out from the existing Traxus skins, and so on. The skins listed could have been thrown together in one huge package – just think Overwatchcross packs – or purchased individually, allowing players who only use a few shells to get the ones they will actually use.
Along with some ethereal armor reminiscent of Arjun's gear, skins for Marathonweapons could also be released. Even if MarathonShell skins remain tame, there's no reason Bungie can't flex their creative muscles a little more when it comes to weapon cosmetics. With the potential for not only some sunbadged fire weapons, but full-fledged weapons as well Saros (in hand with crossbow or chakram Marathon would be amazing), it's hard not to think about what could be. And while it's entirely possible that Bungie may have arrived a little late to the party, celebrate Saros in the coming weeks he feels he let this opportunity slip through his fingers.
A Saros x Marathon Collab would only be the tip of the iceberg
As good a match as Saros would be for Marathon — both games are about dying and coming back — it's hardly the only candidate for deeper transitions. For example, given their sci-fi vibes, both Death Stranding 2 and Helldivers 2 it can and should be more than just a source of weapon spells, as some bridges and Super Earth equipment for Runners would certainly be stunning. And much like Blizzard did Overwatchlatest Diablo a collab to celebrate Diablo 4Bungie's new expansion could pull skins from its own franchises like Fate 2. Even upcoming games like Naughty Dog's Intergalacticwould be perfect for cosmetics. As players continue to wreak havoc MarathonIt's hard not to think how disappointing it would be if the game never reached its full potential in terms of its cosmetics.
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March 5, 2026
- ESRB
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Teen / Animated blood, language, violence, in-game purchases, user interaction
- Multiplayer
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Online multiplayer, online co-op
