Is Marathon free-to-play?

Bungie’s take on the extraction shooter genre and the revival of their original IP, Marathon, has never been closer. Following multiple announcements, we now have a solid understanding of the game’s pricing and microtransaction model.

Considering how many modern multiplayer releases are free-to-play with battle passes and microtransactions, it’s fair to ask if Marathon follows a similar pricing model. At the same time, the extraction shooter space has barely ever been free-to-play, with multiple titles locking themselves behind a premium price.