Bungie’s Marathon Won’t Launch on Switch 2 at Release, But Future Support Is Possible

Bungie, the renowned studio behind genre-defining franchises like Halo and Destiny, set the gaming world abuzz last week with the official reveal of Marathon, its upcoming extraction-shooter.

While Marathon is confirmed for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 23, 2025, fans and industry observers have speculated about a potential appearance on Nintendo’s anticipated next-generation console, commonly referred to as the Switch 2. Japanese outlet Famitsu recently addressed this growing curiosity in an interview with Bungie.

When asked if Marathon might appear on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware, Bungie’s game director Joseph Ziegler offered clarification: “At the moment we don’t have any plans to add additional compatible hardware, but we will consider it in the future.” This statement underscores Bungie’s current platform strategy while offering a glimmer of hope for Nintendo fans looking to see more ambitious shooters on their preferred system. Since being acquired by Sony, Bungie has maintained a platform-agnostic philosophy for its major titles, continuing to support games like Destiny 2 across a variety of platforms.

This approach aligns with recent trends on the Nintendo Switch, which has seen successful launches of team-based first-person shooters such as Apex Legends and Overwatch 2, demonstrating that there is an established appetite for multiplayer shooters on Nintendo systems. The timing of Marathon’s release—not scheduled until late 2025—coincides with the expected life cycle of future Nintendo hardware, fueling ongoing discussions about possible eShop releases or Nintendo Direct announcements further down the line.

Despite Bungie’s measured response, their willingness to "consider" additional platforms in the future keeps the conversation open for Marathon’s potential expansion beyond its initial trio of platforms. For now, players can look forward to the game’s launch—and a closed alpha slated for the near future—on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Should Marathon find its way to the Switch 2 or other new hardware, it would continue Nintendo’s evolving tradition of welcoming high-profile shooters to its growing platform library.

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