Marathon is a fast-paced sci-fi shooter that transports players to the dangerous planet of Tau Ceti IV – the site of an abandoned colony where runners, UESC security squads and numerous environmental threats fight for survival. In this tense game, every loot quest can end in great success or complete loss of the equipment you have acquired. Alone or as a team, you'll embark on missions where you'll search dangerous zones, face off against other players, and attempt to safely evacuate with valuable resources. The gameplay is based on risky loot expeditions. As you explore abandoned labs, rugged landscapes, and heavily protected outposts, you'll fight against both enemy units and other players. Intense PvP battles, limited resources, and the need to plan every move make every mission extremely exciting. After a successful evacuation, the items you earn can be used to strengthen your character, upgrade your equipment, and build more powerful builds. A variety of locations await Tau Ceti IV – from abandoned research facilities to secret protective installations hiding the remains of an ancient expedition. Dynamic events, unpredictable environmental hazards, and increasingly difficult zones make the level of challenge increase as the game progresses. The ultimate goal is a mission on the in-orbiting UESC Marathon spacecraft, where the biggest prizes await. Players are provided with six unique runner bodies that form the basis of different playstyles. You can choose from Destroyer, Scout, and Thief, among others, and then expand their capabilities with customizable weapons, implants, and system upgrades. The configuration system allows you to create a variety of builds and customize your character to suit your own strategy – both solo and in a team. The game allows you to play in teams of two or three, as well as in a solo player mode. You can also join a match as a ROOK – a hunter with no starting equipment who has nothing to lose. Thanks to contactless chat, it is possible to make temporary alliances with other players, but at any time a partner can become an opponent. The planet is also affected by rival factions that offer various rewards and upgrades. Completing their bounties allows you to increase your character's seasonal power, unlock runner upgrades, earn better starter gear, and expand your storage space. The faction system gives you extra motivation to explore and take on increasingly difficult challenges. The history of the game hides many secrets. A century earlier, the Marathon expedition had disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only fragments of information scattered throughout the colony. As players explore, they can discover more elements of this story and gradually learn the truth about the events that led to the disaster. Once the path to orbit is unlocked, players can enter the Cryogenic Archive aboard the UESC Marathon ship. Its frozen vaults contain powerful artifacts that the best-equipped teams compete for. It is there that the most difficult clashes and an opponent await you, which even UESC units fear. Marathon is an intense action game for fans of competition, exploration and strategic planning, where any loot trip can bring immense wealth or end in spectacular failure.