Poppy and Son Lux release music video for In Death We’ve Just Begun for Bungie’s Marathon By Bruna
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Bungie released the official music video for “In Death We’ve Just Begun”, featuring Poppy and Son Lux, as the launch cinematic for the game Marathon. The track is available for streaming on digital platforms from midnight on March 4th local time. The survival extraction FPS arrives worldwide on March 5th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.
Developed by the creators of Halo and Destiny, Marathon is set in the dark sci-fi world of Tau Ceti IV. Jogadores take on the role of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries who collect resources and face threats in PvPvE mode.
The game’s full soundtrack comes out on March 6th. The clip, directed by Harmony Korine and Sam Goldwater, features almost 8 minutes of scenes from the game’s universe.
Music video details
The video integrates original music with images from the game Marathon. Poppy provides vocals and lyrics, while Son Lux, led by Ryan Lott, handles composition and performance.
The production highlights the theme of survival in a hostile environment. Elementos visuals show abandoned ships and colonies, aligned with the central narrative.
Gameplay in focus
Marathon offers extraction mechanics with cross-play and cross-save between platforms. Runners compete for items on dynamic maps of Tau Ceti IV, facing UESC forces and rivals.
- PvPvE mode with tense and unpredictable extractions;
- Quests to unearth secrets of the lost colony;
- Support for multiple platforms since launch.
Servers open on March 5th at 10am PT, with editions Standard and Deluxe available for pre-purchase. Um Server Slam recently occurred for testing.
Updates to Season 1 follow the initial release. The game revives the classic 90s franchise with modern graphics and updated gameplay.
Collaboration Poppy and Son Lux
Poppy, known for albums like Empty Hands, joins forces with experimental group Son Lux. Ryan Lott contributes additional scores to the full OST.
The track “In Death We’ve Just Begun” captures the dystopian essence of the game. Lançada without prior announcement, has already accumulated views on YouTube.
Son Lux brings experience in cinematic soundtracks. The partnership enriches the audiovisual immersion of Marathon from the first trailer.
Platforms and availability
Players access Marathon on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. Pré-sales include incentives for deluxe editions with extra content.
- PS5: native Suporte with cross-progression;
- Xbox Series X|S: Integração to Game Pass in future phases;
- Steam: Pré-load available for soft launch.
The game supports full cross-play between the listed platforms. Desenvolvedores confirm optimizations for performance on all systems.
Expanded soundtrack
The full OST arrives on March 6th with tracks from Ryan Lott. “In Death We’ve Just Begun” serves as the highlight of the launch cinematic.
Electronic elements and bass pulses define the sound. The music accompanies explorations in Tau Ceti IV and intense combats in the game.
Sci-fi setting
Tau Ceti IV houses the lost colony and the UESC ship Marathon. Runners investigate mysteries while surviving environmental and enemy threats.
The cinematic reveals glimpses of maps like Cryo Archive. Jogadores face bosses and rivals in high-risk extractions.
