Marathon’s punishing PvP gameplay loop is taking its toll on less-skilled players, but that’s likely by design

Marathon's punishing player-versus-player (PvP) gameplay loop is reportedly taking a toll on less-skilled players, leading to frustration and difficulty progressing. While Bungie markets the game as a tough extraction shooter where death is a learning experience, some players feel overwhelmed by highly skilled opponents, even after many hours. This difficulty may be by design, potentially impacting the game's long-term player retention if the population becomes dominated by expert players.

• COMPANY Bungie
• GAME Marathon