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Marathon is blocked in Syria, as of .

Online extraction shooter developed by Bungie featuring competitive PvP gameplay

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

A community report from Syria said Marathon's game servers refused the connection without a VPN and showed Bungie's error code TAPIR. The report included no screenshot.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer contacted Bungie in March 2026 asking it to reconsider its restrictions, and no response has been received.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer emailed Bungie directly, asking it to reconsider restrictions on Marathon in Syria given the easing of sanctions and a ready player base.

Need Help with Marathon?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Marathon in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

Work at Bungie? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Bungie can change that.

Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Marathon is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Marathon directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.