『Marathon』の「Cryo Archive」レイドにて、あるプレイヤーがマップ外へ移動できるバグを悪用し、レイドを攻略したチームを待ち伏せして襲撃する事案が発生した。開発スタジオはマップが再登場するまでにこの問題を修正すると約束しており、こうした行為に対するポリシーの再検討を進めている。
5月9日の週末、ストリーマーのNAPainterが『Marathon』のバグを利用し、Compilerの戦利品ルームに密かに侵入した。彼と彼のチームは、レイドを終えたばかりの別のチームを襲撃し、報酬を強奪した。彼はこの行為について、どんなゲームにおいても最も卑劣な行いであると語っている。
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Bungie has released update 1.0.5.2 for Marathon, its extraction shooter, introducing incentives for players to assist strangers. The CyberAcme Runner Reinforcement Initiative offers bonus rewards for completing contracts or exfiling with non-crew players, alongside a Mercy Kit for reviving downed opponents. Balance changes include nerfs to thermal scopes and claymore drones.
Prominent players in Bungie’s Marathon extraction shooter have accused cheaters of ruining ranked play, particularly in high-level lobbies and the Cryo Archive map. Streamers like AlbralelieVT described encounters with wall-hacks and stream snipers, prompting Bungie to announce expanded anti-cheat measures. The studio emphasized ongoing improvements to protect fair play.
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Bungie released a patch on March 31 for Marathon, eliminating slide-canceling and Thief grappling hook movement exploits used for unfair advantages. Changes include reopening an Outpost destroyed wing shortcut with a puzzle, Pinwheel loot and challenge improvements, a new locked keycard room, bullet-proof glass in the Hub, and a Dire Marsh bug fix. The game has sold over 1.2 million copies since launch amid strong reviews.
Bungie released Marathon Season 2 on June 2 with new modes and a progression reset, but players encountered multiple errors that disrupted matches. The studio responded with compensation and maintenance to restore service.
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Bungie's Marathon extraction shooter reportedly cost over $200 million to develop, with sources indicating the figure likely exceeds $250 million excluding post-launch expenses. Steam player numbers have fallen 68 percent from launch peaks, yet team morale at the studio remains strong. Developers have affirmed commitment to the game's long-term support.