Marathon developers pledge long-term commitment in PC performance guide

Bungie developers behind the extraction shooter Marathon have stated they are 'in it for the long haul,' promising years of steady improvements. The assurance came in a new PC performance guide that outlines optimization tips and future updates. This follows estimates of modest initial sales for the game.

Bungie released a PC performance guide for Marathon, its first DirectX 12 title. The guide covers recommended settings, image quality enhancements, and optimization advice. In a section on future improvements, developers wrote, 'We have already identified some smaller improvements that we can make soon, particularly to improve CPU performance. We also have longer-term changes planned.' They emphasized rolling out updates incrementally rather than in large batches at once. The team added, 'While we are very proud of what we have accomplished with the overall look and feel of the game since Alpha, we are in it for the long haul with Marathon. We look forward to many years of steady improvements to every aspect of the game.'

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Bungie launches Marathon extraction shooter on consoles and PC

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Bungie released its sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon on March 5, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC at a $40 price point. The launch has been mostly stable, though some players discovered beta loot carrying over unexpectedly, while the studio addressed datamining and outlined consumer-friendly seasonal passes. An ESRB rating mentioning PS4 and Xbox One versions appeared unannounced.

Bungie has revealed a multi-season roadmap for Marathon aimed at expanding its player base through new modes and improvements. The announcement comes as the game's first season winds down with boosted events and a progress reset ahead of season two. Game director Joe Ziegler detailed experiments with PVE and PVP-lite experiences to make the extraction shooter more accessible.

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Bungie has deployed update 1.0.0.4 for its sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon, addressing player feedback with balance tweaks and quality-of-life improvements. The patch includes increased ammo availability, easier objective navigation, and reductions to enemy health without diminishing their challenge. Bungie also announced enhancements to the season one rewards pass coming later this season.

One day after Bungie's sci-fi extraction shooter Marathon launched on March 5, 2026, Steam concurrent players peaked near 90,000 but fell over 50% within 24 hours, fueling community concerns. Criticism targeted the $10 premium battle pass and store prices, alongside day-one exploits and delays, though artist Fern 'Antireal' Hook is now credited.

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Bungie is actively responding to player feedback during the ongoing Server Slam for its extraction shooter Marathon, focusing on issues like UI, performance, and resource economy. The beta has seen strong participation with a peak of 143,621 concurrent players on Steam. The event ends on March 2, ahead of the full launch on March 5.

A Kotaku article has compiled 16 brief player anecdotes from Bungie's sci-fi shooter Marathon, highlighting moments of friendship, narrow escapes, and surprises. Published on March 19, 2026, the piece draws from responses to author Zack Zwiezen's call for stories shared the previous day. These tales underscore the game's high-stakes design fostering memorable experiences.

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Pemain edisi Deluxe Marathon telah menemukan eksploitasi sumber daya yang mempercepat kemajuan melalui Reward Pass game tersebut. Penemuan ini muncul tak lama setelah rilis game, menyoroti penemuan cepat komunitas dalam game tersebut.

 

 

 

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