Marathon 1.0.5 Update Nerfs WSTR Shotgun Ahead of Cryo Archive — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesBungie has released the 1.0.5 update for its extraction shooter Marathon, nerfing the WSTR Combat Shotgun and preparing the game for the upcoming Cryo Archive map and ranked system. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and adjustments across various game mechanics, weapons, and UI elements. While Cryo Archive is not yet live, it has been added to the game files, with players needing to reach level 25, unlock all six factions, and equip a loadout worth at least 5,000 credits to access it. To Much Gaming
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Marathon 1.0.5 Update Nerfs WSTR Shotgun Ahead of Cryo Archive — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesBungie has released the 1.0.5 update for its extraction shooter Marathon, nerfing the WSTR Combat Shotgun and preparing the game for the upcoming Cryo Archive map and ranked system. The update also includes numerous bug fixes and adjustments across various game mechanics, weapons, and UI elements. While Cryo Archive is not yet live, it has been added to the game files, with players needing to reach level 25, unlock all six factions, and equip a loadout worth at least 5,000 credits to access it.
Marathon's Outpost is an extraction map masterclass that has me even more excited for Cryo ArchiveThe Outpost map in Marathon is highlighted as a masterclass in extraction shooter map design, featuring intricate POIs, a multi-layered layout with the Pinwheel area, and dynamic environmental hazards like Heat Cascade. This design sets a high bar for the upcoming Cryo Archive expansion, which is expected to further showcase Bungie's design capabilities with puzzles and a new boss.