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Arc Raiders Boss Says Bungie Did a 'Really Good Job' Addressing Feedback After 'Heavily Criticized' Marathon Playtest - IGN
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund praised Bungie for effectively addressing player feedback on their upcoming game Marathon. Söderlund noted that despite initial criticism of Marathon's technical test, the Bungie team rapidly improved the game, which he finds unusual and commendable. He also commented on the differences between Marathon and Embark's own game, Arc Raiders, highlighting Marathon's PvP focus.
Marathon Review – Runner’s High
Marathon offers an engaging extraction shooter experience with tight gunplay and a compelling mystery, despite some UI and reward system drawbacks. The game's rogue-like narrative structure and faction-based progression encourage repeated runs, even after significant gear loss. While not for everyone, its unique blend of tactical gameplay and unpredictable encounters makes it a fun, albeit punishing, experience.
Best Marathon faction upgrades and how to unlock them
This guide details the best faction upgrades in Marathon, focusing on those from CyberAcme, NuCaloric, and Sekiguchi for early-game benefits and essential Armory items. It explains how to unlock these upgrades by increasing faction rank through contracts and meeting salvage requirements, noting that progress resets seasonally.
Hands on: After 60 hours, Marathon is already one of my favorite shooters in years
After 60 hours of gameplay, Marathon is shaping up to be a standout extraction shooter with a stylish cyberpunk aesthetic and deep gameplay. The game offers diverse playstyles, from solo stealth to intense PvP encounters, and features a compelling narrative tied to player progression. While the user interface and audio can be inconsistent, the core experience is highly engaging and promises significant replayability.
Marathon mellanbra enligt kritiker, men Steam-spelarna gillar
Marathon has received mixed reviews from critics, with an average score of 75 on Opencritic and 70 on Metacritic. However, players on Steam have reacted much more positively, with 88% giving it a thumbs up. Daily player counts on Steam have peaked at 88,000, significantly lower than Destiny 2's peak.
Marathon Review In Progress
This review in progress for Bungie's upcoming first-person shooter Marathon offers an early look at the game. The article is currently being developed and will provide a full assessment of the title upon completion.
Destiny 2 Guardian Games release countdown: Exact date and time
Bungie has confirmed that the Guardian Games event for Destiny 2 will begin on March 24. While specific details are scarce, the event is expected to feature class-based competitions and potentially new weapons. This marks the first Guardian Games since the introduction of The Portal in The Edge of Fate.
How to acquire explosive supplies from western Maintenance in Marathon – Return on Investment 2 contract guide
This guide details how to complete the 'Return on Investment 2' contract in Marathon, which increases your standing with the Traxus faction. It explains how to find and acquire explosive supplies from the Maintenance POI and subsequently deal 750 explosive damage to UESC troops or Runners to finish the contract.
Embark Studios head Patrick Söderlund explains how Arc Raiders was made on "a quarter of the budget" of a AAA title
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund explains how the company aims to achieve AAA quality with significantly smaller teams and budgets, challenging conventional development wisdom. He highlights the use of efficient pipelines, procedural generation, and AI as production tools, while also discussing the studio's approach to the extraction shooter genre with Arc Raiders and addressing industry-wide layoffs. Söderlund plans for Embark to have four games on the market within five years without drastically increasing headcount.
Marathon still hasn't unlocked its fourth zone, but this group of ARG hunters is working to change that - and they're on the cusp of something big
A dedicated group of players on Discord, known as Breachers of Tomorrow, are close to unlocking the Cryo Archive zone in Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon by solving its alternate reality game (ARG) puzzles. The community has successfully completed four out of seven puzzles, with the latest breakthrough involving deciphering a password and solving a digital maze. The ARG is building significant community engagement and mystery around the game's launch.
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.
What We Played – Marathon, Toxic Commando & Monster Hunter Stories 3
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection being highlighted as a strong entry in the series. Other titles frequently mentioned include Marathon, Toxic Commando, and Pokopia, with various staff members sharing their experiences across multiple genres like RPGs, shooters, and horror.
This Week's Meager Destiny 2 Update Leaves Fans Feeling Like the Franchise is at Its Lowest Ebb Yet, While Bungie Focuses on Trying to Make Marathon a Success - IGN
Destiny 2 players are expressing frustration over a minimal update while developer Bungie appears to be prioritizing its new game, Marathon. The latest patch for Destiny 2 contained only a single fix, and the game's next major update, Shadow and Order, has been delayed by three months. This situation has led to concerns about the future of Destiny 2, especially following reports of underperformance and a shrinking player base.
Destiny 2 Swaps Combat for Cameras in New ‘Postcards from the Frontier’ Challenge
Destiny 2 has launched a new community event called 'Postcards from the Frontier,' encouraging players to explore and capture screenshots of in-game environments instead of engaging in combat. This initiative, organized by Bungie, shifts focus to the game's world-building and visual design, mirroring a growing trend of screenshot culture in gaming. The event also coincides with updates to the New Player Guide, particularly concerning buildcrafting basics.
Marathon Is Amazing, So Why Does It Already Feel Like It’s in Trouble?
Despite positive reviews and engaging gameplay, Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon has seen a significant drop in player count since its launch, falling far behind rivals like ARC Raiders. The article explores potential reasons for this decline, including pre-launch issues like delays, plagiarism accusations, and a problematic Server Slam weekend, as well as post-launch friction points such as difficult AI, a confusing UI, and unbalanced contracts.
Engagement Ring
Marathon has fallen out of Steam's top 50 most-played games in its first week post-launch. The article discusses the initial player engagement and performance of the game on PC.
Marathon got deadlier overnight, and some think yesterday's sound change is the culprit
Players are reporting a significant increase in combat intensity and third-party ambushes in Marathon following a recent patch that increased the audible range of gunfire and explosions. This change, not accompanied by developer notes, has led to community speculation that the adjustment was intended to boost PvP encounters, though some players hope for a reversal due to the impact on gameplay.
How to acquire active contagion sample in Bio-Research and analyze it in Marathon – Selection Pressures 4 Contract guide
This guide details how to complete the Selection Pressures 4 contract in Marathon, the final quest for the NuCaloric faction. It breaks down the process into acquiring an active contagion sample from Bio-Research, analyzing it in Quarantine, and downloading the results before exfiltrating.
How to complete the Marathon Cutthroat Competition Traxus contract
This guide details how to complete the Traxus Cutthroat Competition contract in Marathon by finding rod salvage on the Dire Marsh map. Players need to collect Deimosite Rods, Cetinite Rods, or Ballistic Turbines, primarily found in the Maintenance area or Arms Lockers, and successfully exfil in a single run. The guide suggests prioritizing the Maintenance POI for reliable spawns and utilizing the Thief's X-Ray Vision trait for easier loot detection.
Alanah Addresses God of War's Sex Scenes
Players are discussing the direction of Sony Santa Monica's upcoming projects, with some expressing confusion over a potential God of War prequel while director Corey Barlog works on a separate, unannounced title. Concerns are raised about Sony's reliance on established franchises versus developing new intellectual property.
