Marathon Deluxe Edition discount sparks PlayStation confusion

Players buying a discounted Deluxe Edition of Marathon on PlayStation are discovering it does not include the full base game after a free trial ends.

Some confusion has arisen around Marathon's Deluxe Edition on the PlayStation Store. A discounted version bought by many users grants only Deluxe perks such as cosmetics, a premium seasonal pass and premium currency during the trial period. The store page has been updated to clarify that buyers receive no copy of the base game once the trial concludes. They must purchase the full version separately to continue playing. The issue stems from a PlayStation Store quirk where the free trial registers as the full game. This enabled the discounted Deluxe upgrade for trial owners. The situation follows Season Two's launch and initial maintenance problems. Bungie extended the free trial and provided players with some free in-game currency.

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Bungie confirmed it will provide the base edition of Marathon at no cost to players who purchased the Deluxe Edition upgrade during the Open Play Week at a discounted price. The move addresses confusion on the PlayStation Store where the bundle appeared cheaper than expected. The studio also extended the free-to-play period for the extraction shooter.

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Bungie will make its extraction shooter Marathon free to play for seven days at the start of season 2. The open play period runs from June 2 to June 9 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Progress made during the week will carry over.

Bungie has identified multiple issues causing players to accumulate too much high-rarity loot early in Marathon Season 2. The studio released an update on June 16 to adjust progression rates. A mysterious bug and other factors have contributed to the problem.

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