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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.
Where to find the terminals and tagged containers to complete Protect/Destroy 4 in Marathon
This guide details how to complete the Protect/Destroy 4 quest in Marathon's Outpost map. It provides step-by-step instructions for finding terminals and scanning tagged containers in Processing, Airfield, and Flight Control. Players must also ensure they extract alive to successfully complete the objective.
Is Marathon Heading for the Same Fate as Concord and Highguard? | Invision Game Community
The article analyzes the challenges faced by new live-service multiplayer shooters, using Concord and Highguard as examples of recent failures. It discusses how Marathon, Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter, faces similar retention hurdles despite initial testing interest, and its success hinges on Bungie's experience with Destiny 2 and creating a compelling gameplay loop.
Marathon’s New Players Can Experience All Questlines Whenever They Join, Says Creative Director
Bungie's creative director Julia Nardin stated that their upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, will feature an "additive experience" where all questlines and story content are evergreen. This approach aims to avoid the content vaulting issues seen with Destiny 2, allowing players to join at any time and still access all established narrative content, achievements, and collections. The game will incorporate worldbuilding through in-game lore found in item descriptions, text files, and audio logs, alongside faction contracts and new characters.
Bungie has learned its lesson about vaulting content in Destiny 2 and won't be so cruel with Marathon: 'It…
Bungie has learned from the controversial Destiny Content Vault and intends to avoid similar practices with its upcoming game, Marathon. Creative director Julia Nardin stated that Marathon's lore and world-building will not be removed, unlike chunks of Destiny 2. The studio is exploring how to manage seasonal content resets and a growing catalogue of contracts without alienating players.
Players have rallied together to solve the first stage of Marathon's elaborate Cryo Archive ARG puzzle, and it's revealed some creepy footage of the next map
Players have successfully collaborated to solve the first stage of Bungie's Marathon Alternate Reality Game (ARG), which involved activating in-game terminals to unlock cryptic video feeds from the upcoming Cryo Archives map. This community effort has revealed unsettling footage, including a potential ghostly figure, hinting at the map's spooky atmosphere and the lore surrounding the mysteriously commandeered Marathon ship.
Just like Concord, Highguard is checking out; will Marathon go the same way?
Bungie's upcoming game Marathon faces challenges in the live service market, as simply being competent is not enough to succeed. The article argues that with Bungie's pedigree, established by Halo and Destiny 2, Marathon needs to offer more than just another extraction shooter experience to stand out.
Marathon First Weekend Impressions – A Brutal Extraction Shooter That’s Hard to Put Down — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Marathon's first weekend impressions reveal a compelling extraction shooter experience with deep gameplay loops and strategic combat. Bungie's signature gunplay is effectively blended with the genre, offering exhilarating encounters and a sense of unpredictability. Despite its challenging nature and acquired taste for some, the game shows significant potential, especially with ongoing community-driven storytelling and the upcoming Cryo Archive map.
Destiny 2 Guardians Unite for Praxic Time Trials, Earn Exclusive Dark Age Hunt Emblems
Destiny 2 players participated in the Praxic Time Trials community challenge, earning exclusive Dark Age Hunt emblems. This event, inspired by the game's lore, highlights Bungie's commitment to engaging the community with narrative-driven activities. The update also included bug fixes and launched Women@Bungie fundraisers.
Marathon Patch Will Adjust $10 LUX Bundle, Increase Starting Ammo in Free Sponsored Kits
Bungie is releasing a patch for Marathon to address player feedback regarding the $10 LUX bundle, increasing its value to 1,120 LUX and providing an additional 20 LUX to previous purchasers. The update will also increase starting ammo in sponsored kits and improve objective navigation visibility. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Least Toxic Online Games for Adults in 2026
This article discusses online multiplayer games that are less likely to expose players to toxic behavior, focusing on community culture, game structure, moderation, and anonymity. It highlights games like Deep Rock Galactic, Final Fantasy XIV, and Warframe as examples of well-designed environments that foster positive player interactions, while also advising on self-protection strategies applicable to any game.
Marathon's story is told like it's a single player game and that's no good when my friends are talking on Discord
The author argues that Bungie's upcoming game Marathon, despite being a multiplayer experience, presents its story in a way that assumes single-player engagement. This makes it difficult for players to follow the narrative while communicating with friends on platforms like Discord. The article suggests that developers of multiplayer games need to adapt their storytelling methods to accommodate concurrent player interaction.
It's a happy ending for the artist whose work was stolen by Bungie and used in Marathon: She's credited in the…
Bungie has been accused of stealing artwork from artist Antireal for use in its upcoming game Marathon, a situation made worse by similar accusations regarding Destiny 2. The studio admitted to the theft, stating it was committed by a former employee, and has promised a review of Marathon's assets.
Marathon players rip ‘worst value for your money’ battle pass, and they definitely have a point
Players of Bungie's new live-service shooter Marathon are criticizing its first battle pass, calling it the "worst value for your money." Concerns include the lack of premium currency rewards and the overall low quality of cosmetic items offered, especially compared to other live-service titles. Players are urging others to not purchase the pass to send a message to the developer.
The logic of platform exclusivity remains undefeated | Opinion
The article argues that despite consumer frustration, platform exclusivity remains a commercially sound strategy for console manufacturers like Sony and Nintendo. While Microsoft has moved towards multiplatform releases, Sony appears to be returning to a traditional exclusivity model, believing it drives hardware sales and overall platform appeal, even if PC ports of their games have not yielded significant conversion rates.
10 Tips To Help You Survive Your First Runs in Marathon, Available Today on Xbox Series X|S
Marathon, a new survival extraction shooter from Bungie, is now available on Xbox Series X|S. The game challenges players to scavenge for loot on Tau Ceti IV, battle rival players and hostile forces, and exfil to advance their power and unlock new gear. The article provides ten tips for new players, covering aspects like sound awareness, preparation, exit planning, combat strategy, and utilizing different Runner shells and faction contracts.
Out Today: Marathon's PS5 Launch Puts Sony's $3B Live Service Gamble to the Test
Marathon, a $3 billion live service gamble for Sony, has launched today on PlayStation 5. The acquisition of developer Bungie in 2022 was intended to bolster Sony's live service offerings, but the studio has faced challenges including an impairment loss on Destiny 2 and layoffs. Despite an asset theft controversy, Bungie has polished Marathon with features like proximity chat, and success will depend on player retention and long-term revenue.
Marathon DCON locations and how to use them
This guide details the locations of DCON terminals in Marathon, which are crucial for completing certain contracts. DCONs are terminals with antennae found on roofs or outside specific buildings, used to deposit quest items. The article lists DCON locations for the Perimeter and Dire Marsh maps, noting that they are typically marked on the map with a crate icon, though this feature may be bugged for some players.
How to complete Tox Clear events in Marathon
This guide explains how to complete Tox Clear events in the game Marathon. Players need a Hazard Override Card to interact with a hidden laptop near the toxic gas room to temporarily disable the gas. Alternatively, players can use a Mechanic's Kit for temporary immunity or the Triage shell's healing drone.
With Marathon's release imminent, Bungie say it's got "no pay for power" microtransactions and confirm seasonal rewards will stick around
Ahead of its March 5th release, Bungie has detailed Marathon's monetization, confirming "no pay for power" microtransactions and that seasonal rewards will remain accessible indefinitely. The game will feature two in-game currencies: LUX, purchasable with real money for cosmetics, and SILK, earned through gameplay for regular seasonal rewards. Bungie also stated that seasonal content will be free for all players.
