Marathon Season 2: Nightfall ends on September 22, 2026 (verified September 2, 2026). Season 3 starts on September 22, 2026. Season 2: Nightfall is Marathon's second season and its first full reset: Runner shell stats and faction reputation were wiped with the launch of The Cradle stat-customisation system, and everything resets again the moment Season 3 begins. The season added the Night Marsh zone, the Sentinel Runner shell, faster faction levelling and a Duos rotating zone queue. Bungie has confirmed the closing timestamp because Season 3 starts at the same instant with a Perimeter map revamp and a new Runner shell. The $10 Battle Pass never expires, so unfinished cosmetics can still be unlocked later; the wipe is what cannot be undone.
When Does Marathon Season 2: Nightfall End?
Marathon Season 2: Nightfall runs from June 2, 2026 to September 22, 2026 at 17:00 UTC, when Bungie has confirmed Season 3 begins immediately β the same day β with a Perimeter map revamp and a new Runner shell.
Nightfall launched with a full seasonal wipe: Runner shell stats and faction reputation through The Cradle system reset alongside the new Night Marsh zone, the Sentinel Runner shell, and a Duos rotating zone queue.
How to Track the Season 2 End Date
This page's countdown updates every second using Bungie's confirmed September 22, 2026 at 17:00 UTC end date from the official Marathon Key Dates announcement. Use the live timer to plan your final Nightfall runs and Battle Pass tiers before the Season 3 reset.
Marathon Season History
Marathon is Bungie's sci-fi PvPvE extraction shooter, released March 5, 2026 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with full cross-play and cross-save.
Season 1: Death Is the First Step ran from launch on March 5, 2026 to June 2, 2026 β 89 days β before Season 2: Nightfall began. Each season reset brings a full progression wipe alongside new content.
Marathon Battle Pass Cost and Value
The Marathon Battle Pass costs $10 per season. Bungie has confirmed Battle Passes never expire β players can purchase and unlock any previous season's pass at any time, removing the usual fear-of-missing-out pressure.
All Battle Pass content is cosmetic only. Marathon has no pay-to-win elements: every Runner, map, and weapon is free for all players regardless of Battle Pass purchase.