# Marathon Free Play Week Starts Dec 8

> Bungie offers Marathon free to play for one week in December to attract new players.
- Title: Marathon Free Play Week Starts Dec 8 · VICE | Shortify
- Summary: Bungie offers Marathon free to play for one week in December to attract new players.
- Keywords: bungie, extraction shooter, marathon, video games, waypoint, symbiosis, open play week, destiny, VICE
- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/marathon-is-going-free-to-play-for-one-week-in-december
- Author: Denny Connolly
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:26:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bungie, extraction shooter, marathon, video games, waypoint, symbiosis, open play week, destiny, news, culture
## Marathon Free Play Week
Bungie will offer Marathon free to play from December 8 to December 15.
## Symbiosis Update Launch
The Symbiosis update starts December 8 with phase one of the permanent PvE game mode.
## Free Play Benefits
Players get access to Expeditions PvE, Bishop shell, Perimeter map updates, and rewards during the free week.
## Post-Week Purchase
Gamers who buy Marathon after the free week keep all unlocked items and progression.
## Key takeaway

Bungie will run a free to play week for Marathon from December 8 to 15 to help new players experience the game before purchase.