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Bungie releases first major update for Marathon
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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.
Screenshots circulating on X and Reddit alleged that Sony and Bungie were paying users through a Discord server to post positive content about Marathon. The images, purportedly from a 'Reddit Task' content farm, were exposed as fakes originating from a general task platform. No evidence links the server to Marathon promotion.
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Bungie has changed the weekly schedules for Cryo Archive and Ranked modes in Marathon to prevent overlap. Cryo Archive will now run from Thursday 10am PT to Sunday 10am PT, with Ranked following from Sunday 10am PT to the next Thursday 10am PT. The update ensures one mode is always available.
Bungie will introduce an experimental duo queue for its extraction shooter Marathon starting March 18. Game director Joe Ziegler announced the limited-time test on X, allowing pairs to play on the Perimeter map. The two-week trial is opt-in to avoid matching with trios.
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Bungie has issued its biggest patch yet for Marathon, now in its second week, introducing a new end-game map called Cryo Archive. The update includes numerous fixes and tweaks to improve gameplay. Access to the map requires solving puzzles and meeting specific prerequisites.
A group of puzzle solvers in the Marathon community has advanced through an alternate reality game (ARG) to unlock the Cryo Archive map. Operating from a dedicated Discord channel, they recently solved the fourth of seven puzzles. This effort highlights the game's engagement with players beyond traditional gameplay.
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In the wake of Bungie's debut post-launch update for its extraction shooter Marathon, players are split on PvE enemy health and shield reductions. Developers aimed to ease resource management while maintaining challenge, prompting reactions from relief over better survival to dismay at reduced threats.
Analyst estimates Marathon sales at 1.2 million copies
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