How to get all free Marathon cosmetics in Destiny 2

Destiny 2 players may or may not be excited about Marathon, but either way, you can get a few cosmetics for free—including an Exotic ornament for a weapon straight from the world of Tau Ceti.

Bungie promised some free Destiny 2 cosmetics for all players after announcing Marathon‘s release date (which is unsettlingly close to the next major update). The studio also unveiled some items available as bonuses, and we’re bound to see more offerings for Silver.

The pre-order rewards were meant to appear starting on Jan. 19, while some of these items were to become available in the Eververse Store the following day. Here’s how you can grab all known Marathon items in Destiny 2—if you can find them.

All free Marathon items in Destiny 2 and how to get them

So far, the only free obtainable Marathon items are available in the Eververse Store, though we’ll update this list if and when Bungie releases more of them. We also included special bonuses and one lapsed emblem.

MIDA Multi-Tool ornament, Shader, and Emote (Runner Kit)

The Runner Kit contains the Modern MIDA Multitool ornament for the eponymous Exotic, the Silkworm Weave Legendary shader with a familiar shade of lime green, and the Waiting for Exfil Exotic multiplayer emote.

Though we believed the items in the promo art could be future cosmetics, it’s clear they depict the bundle’s emote, though there’s always room for collab items down the road.

Where are the Marathon items in Destiny 2?

The Runner Kit, containing the three listed items, is available for free in the Eververse Store (now that it’s fixed). It’s highlighted in the Weekly Offerings tab, at least for the time being.

Other Marathon items

Some of the Marathon items in Destiny 2 aren’t available for free, and others aren’t even available at all. Here’s a look at the rest of the cosmetics that aren’t up for grabs in the Tower.

Marathon Pre-Order rewards

If you grab Marathon before March 17, you’re eligible for the Destiny 2: Marathon Pack, which contains three cosmetics for the looter shooter. Yes, the game releases on March 5, but you have some wiggle room if you’re captivated by Tau Ceti shortly after it releases.

The rewards are the UESC Rover ship, the UESC Sprinter sparrow, and the UESC Echo-type Ghost Shell, drenched in Marathon‘s signature blocky aesthetic. It’s technically free as part of the pre-order, but it still has a price tag.

Destination: Tau Ceti emblem (unobtainable)

If you watched the Marathon gameplay reveal stream last year with a linked Twitch account, you snagged the Destination: Tau Ceti emblem as a freebie. As of now, there’s no way to grab this cosmetic, but there’s always the slight chance Bungie might bring it back for another occasion or cook up something else in a similar vein.

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Upcoming title Bladesong could become the next unique adventure for you in January when the game goes live on PC.

While there have been plenty of games where we get to wield a sword, Bladesong requires you to make them instead. This guide will help you stay on top of the upcoming launch so you can jump in at minute one.

Bladesong release countdown

Bladesong will be released on Jan. 22 worldwide, and it’s exclusively available on PC. The following countdown will expire once the launch goes live.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 6am PT
• 8am CT
• 9am ET
• 2pm UTC
• 3pm CET

The information available here is from SteamDB. If there’s any change in the schedule, the updated timings will be added to this guide.

What to expect from Bladesong

If you’ve been playing video games for as many years as I have, you must have used plenty of swords. In Bladesong, you can craft swords without any limits. Thanks to its modular crafting system, you can craft a sword of any design, shape, and size.

With warriors and nobles seeking your services, you’ll have to meet specific needs and expectations. Making a sword will be easy, but giving it shape and turning it into a masterpiece won’t be so simple. You’ll also have to discover secrets in Eren Keep as you spend most of your time smithing the next perfect sword.

There’s a Campaign mode available for those who want to enjoy a narrative journey. Alternatively, you can simply try out your imagination in the Creative mode. If you want to check out the core gameplay, a free demo is available on Steam.

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