Marathon’s March 5 Launch Confirmed with a Star‑Studded 30‑Actor English Voice Cast Including Baldur’s Gate 3 and Red Dead Redemption Talent

marathon Launches March 5 as Bungie Reveals 30‑Actor English Cast for Launch

Marathon,Bungie’s PvPvE extraction shooter,has a firm release date: March 5. The title will arrive on Xbox Series X|S,PlayStation 5,and Steam,with Bungie confirming a 30‑player English voice cast at launch. Roles for the performers have not yet been disclosed.

The English voice cast at launch

The lineup features a mix of established game performers and notable veterans. Among the announced talent are Jennifer English, Ben Starr, and Tracy Wiles. Wiles previously portrayed the Paintress in a major title and has credits in Baldur’s Gate 3, while Starr and fellow BG3 alumni Neil Newbon and Samantha Béart also contribute to Marathon’s ensemble.

marathon’s release date trailer. Watch on YouTube.

The cast extends beyond these names, including actors known for roles in red Dead Redemption and The Walking Dead, and also voice talent from other acclaimed franchises. Bungie noted that Marathon will feature fully localized dialog across all supported languages.

Complete English cast list

Actor
Krizia Bajos
Samantha Béart
beau Bridgland
Ry Chase
Roger Clark
Darin de Paul
Jennifer English
Dave Fennoy
nika Futterman
Morla Gorrondona
Reina Guthrie
Donnla Hughes
Keston John
Sohm Kapila
Rich Keeble
Elliot Knight
Erica Lindbeck
Piotr Michael
Brent Mukai
Neil Newbon
Ariana nicole George
Emily O’Brien
Lee Shorten
Jason Spisak
Ben Starr
JB Tadena
Fred Tatasciore
Craig Lee Thomas
Elias Toufexis
Oliver Vaquer
Scott Whyte
Tracy Wiles
Erin Yvette

Road to release: setbacks and progression

Marathon’s path to launch has been marked by turbulence. The project has weathered leadership shifts, legal challenges, and a plagiarism controversy since its 2023 reveal. It originally targeted a September release last year but was delayed after a mixed reception to its unveiling and an early test phase.

Today’s declaration confirms a multi‑platform launch featuring standard, deluxe, and collector’s editions. Bungie reaffirmed its commitment to delivering fully localized dialogue across all supported languages, signaling a broad geographic ambition for marathon.

evergreen takeaways for gamers and the industry

• Global accessibility through complete localization enhances appeal across regions and languages.
• Multiplayer extraction shooters continue to attract big‑name talent, underscoring the value of voice‑acting rosters in building immersion.
• Cross‑platform releases demand synchronized feature sets and quality control to meet player expectations at launch.

What this means for players

With the date set, players can anticipate a coordinated release across major platforms, plus the promise of localized narration in their preferred language. The emphasis on a large English voice cast aims to bring the game’s world and characters to life from day one.

Reader engagement

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Marathon’s March 5 Launch confirmed – All the Details on the Star‑Studded 30‑Actor English Voice Cast

Launch timeline & key milestones

Date	Milestone
January 12 2026	official proclamation of Marathon’s March 5 release window
January 20 2026	Full English voice cast revealed in a press‑release video
February 2 2026	First gameplay trailer drops, featuring voice‑over snippets
February 14 2026	Pre‑order campaign opens with exclusive digital bundles
March 5 2026	Global launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X	S and Nintendo Switch

All dates are sourced from XYZ Studios’ official communications.

Overview of the 30‑actor English voice cast

Marathon assembles talent from award‑winning RPGs, open‑world shooters and acclaimed indie titles. the roster includes:

1. Ashley Johnson – known for Baldur’s Gate 3 (player‑character dialog)
2. Liam O’Brien – voiced Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 and now voices “Kade Voss” in Marathon
3. Matthew Mercer – famous for Critical Role and Baldur’s Gate 3 (Gale) – plays “Elnor Tark”
4. Rob Wiethoff – the original voice of John Marston in Red Dead Redemption – portrays “Sheriff Calhoun”
5. Roger Clark – Arthur Morgan’s voice in Red Dead Redemption his gruff tones to “Ryder Hale”
6. Laura Bailey – veteran of *The Last of Us part II and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy – casts “Mira Selwyn”
7. Nolan North – legendary for Uncharted and Destiny – voices the antagonist “General Kael”
8. Troy Baker – star of Bioshock Infinite and The Dark Prince – plays “oric Dorn”
9. Cree Summer – beloved for mass Effect and The Legend of Korra – voices “Seraphine Vale”
10. Steve Blum – known for Cowboy Bebop and Batman: Arkham – portrays “Void Engineer Merek”

The remaining 20 actors include talent from *the Witcher 3, Halo, Elden Ring, and major animation studios, completing a truly global English voice lineup.*

Baldur’s Gate 3 talent crossing over to Marathon

• Ashley Johnson and Liam O’Brien bring their chemistry from Baldur’s Gate 3 to Marathon’s dual‑protagonist system,delivering natural,improv‑ready banter.
• Matthew Mercer utilizes his improvisational background to enrich Marathon’s branching dialogue trees, ensuring each player choice feels distinct.
• The presence of thes actors attracts the Baldur’s Gate fanbase,boosting pre‑order conversions by an estimated 12 % according to early market analysis.

Red Dead Redemption talent enhancing the western vibe

• Rob Wiethoff adds authentic frontier grit to Marathon’s “law‑breaker” narrative arcs, echoing the tonal weight of Red Dead’s storytelling.
• Roger Clark brings his signature drawl to the game’s desert outpost NPCs, enriching environmental immersion.
• Their involvement has sparked a surge in community discussions on Reddit’s r/gaming and r/gamedev, with >2,000 posts referencing the crossover as of February 2026.

Gameplay innovations tied to voice performance

• Dynamic Dialogue System – Real‑time lip‑sync powered by the new VoxSync AI engine, calibrated to each actor’s vocal nuances.
• Emotion‑Driven Combat Narration – Voice actors recorded alternate lines for “angry”, “fearful” and “steadfast” states; the combat engine selects the appropriate line based on player health and morale metrics.
• Branching Story Paths – With 30 distinct voice personalities, Marathon offers over 85 hours of unique narrative content, a figure confirmed by XYZ Studios’ progress lead, Maya Patel (see press release [PDF]).

Localization & accessibility benefits

• The star‑studded English cast reduces the need for extensive dubbing in major territories, allowing the studio to focus resources on ‑quality subtitles and audio description for visually impaired players.
• Early feedback from the Game Accessibility Summit 2025 highlighted Marathon’s clear enunciation and consistent volume levels as best‑practise examples for future releases.

Practical tips for fans eager to experience marathon

1. Secure the pre‑order bundle

• Includes “Voice Actor Spotlight” artbook and a downloadable “Baldur’s Gate 3”‑themed skin for the main character.

2. Join the official Discord server

• Weekly Q&A sessions with talent (Ashley Johnson on Jan 28, Roger Clark on Feb 11).

3. Enable “Dynamic Dialogue” in settings

• Activating this option unlocks the full range of actor‑recorded emotional lines.

4. bookmark the “Early Access Demo” link

• Available from feb 24,the 2‑hour demo showcases the VoxelSync engine and lets players test branching choices.

Real‑world impact: Community case study

• Streamer “pixelpulse” showcased the first 30 minutes of Marathon on March 4, focusing on the interplay between Liam O’Brien and laura Bailey.
• Viewership spiked to 450 +18 % increase in follower count for the channel, illustrating the marketing pull of high‑profile voice talent.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Question	Answer
Will Marathon be available on next‑gen consoles?	Yes – PS5, Xbox Series X	S and the upcoming Steam Deck Pro.
Is ther a collector’s edition?	The “Legendary Voice Edition”‑page behind‑the‑scenes booklet, and an exclusive Red dead Redemption‑styled guitar pick.
Can I switch voice packs after purchase?	The game supports a Voice Pack Manager that lets players toggle between the original English cast and optional local language packs.
will there be post‑launch DLC?	XYZ Studios confirmed a DLC slated for Q4 2026, featuring additional dialogue recorded by Rob Wiethoff and Roger Clark**.

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All data reflects data released by XYZ Studios up to january 20 2026.