Get ready, gamers! Bungie is opening the doors to its latest title, Marathon, for a limited time free trial starting June 2nd. This offer extends to Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC players, giving them an opportunity to dive into the action before committing to a purchase. Progress made during this trial period will carry over to the full game. With soft sales and underwhelming player counts for a new game, Bungie is hoping to win over more gamers with Marathon Season 2's addition of PVE content, designed to lure in players who might be turned off by core modes. The extraction shooter genre has had some success stories, like Arc Raiders, but can be intimidating for casual shooter fans. Bungie, however, has always delivered on strong gunplay, and it seems they're trying to cater to those would-be players with upcoming content. Marathon has received solid reviews, earning a 9/10 from critics who praised its challenging gameplay. With Destiny 2 ending live-service support in June, Bungie is focusing all of its attention on Marathon and figuring out its next move. There are rumors of significant layoffs at the studio due to Destiny 2 winding down, but some players are protesting against Marathon regardless. It will be interesting to see if Bungie can win people over with Marathon, as its success could determine the future of the beloved shooter studio. Sony is likely to be selective about any future projects from Bungie due to the high costs associated with developing games at their scale, and we may not see whatever Bungie's next game is until the 2030s. Cade Onder, a freelancer for IGN's news team, has covered this story. You can find him on Twitter @Cade_Onder.