Marathon
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Marathon Officially Adds Duos Queue in Season 2, New Experimental Playlist Coming Next Week
Marathon director Joe Ziegler announced that the experimental Duos queue is ending, but new experimental playlists are coming next week. Duos will be officially added in Season 2, with a new experimental queue launching on April 15th. Bungie is also working on game balancing, including nerfs to popular tactics, to improve the extraction shooter experience on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
As frustration with Marathon cheaters intensifies, Bungie says improvements to its 'zero-tolerance policy around cheating' are underway: 'This is an area that we will continue to invest in'
Bungie has acknowledged player frustration with cheating in Marathon's new Ranked mode and stated that improvements to its anti-cheat systems are underway. The company is actively banning confirmed cheaters and continuously refining its detection methods to protect the game's competitive integrity. Bungie is also iterating on player reporting tools and exploring in-game notifications for actions taken based on reports.
Morning Patches
This article provides a brief overview of recent game updates, including patch notes for EA SPORTS FC 26 version 1.5.3, Marathon update 1.0.5.3, and PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS update 41.1. It also mentions NVIDIA APP version 11.0.6.383.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Marathon players are discussing recent changes to thermal sights, with debates arising over buffs and nerfs. The community is also addressing reported bugs within the game.
Marathon players are fiercely debating how to best change one of the game's most "present and dominant" weapon attachments
Marathon players are actively debating how to best adjust the game's thermal gun optics, which are considered overly dominant. Game director Joe Ziegler has acknowledged the issue, and the community has proposed ideas like scaling thermal clarity with player heat. These discussions highlight the ongoing challenges of balancing live service games.
Marathon's Knife Is No Longer A Miniature Halo Energy Sword
Bungie has released update 1.0.5.3 for its extraction shooter Marathon, significantly nerfing the player's starting knife. The update reduces the knife's lunge distance by 10% and the maximum bonus damage from the Melee Damage stat from 100% to 50%. Additionally, the popular Bubble Shield consumable has had its HP reduced by 33% and increased rarity.
Marathon Update Nerfs Bubble Shield, Knife Lunge Distance and Bonus Melee Damage Against Runners
Bungie has released a mid-season balancing update for Marathon, nerfing the Biotoxic Disinjector, Combat Knife, and Bubble Shield. The knife's lunge distance and targeting angle are reduced, and its bonus melee damage against Runners is capped at 50 percent. The Bubble Shield is now Superior rarity with reduced health but increased resistance to UESC damage.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Bungie has implemented a significant nerf to a powerful weapon in Marathon, aiming to reduce its dominance within the game. Additionally, EA unexpectedly removed a map from Apex Legends without prior notice.
Where to use the North Relay Storage Key in Marathon
This guide explains where to use the North Relay Storage Key in the game Marathon. Players are advised to use the key promptly to access the rewards it guards.
The Best PS5 Games In 2026
This article rounds up the best PlayStation 5 games available, covering a wide range of genres and styles from AAA blockbusters to indie darlings. It highlights recent favorites and modern classics, aiming to help players discover must-play titles for the console. The list includes critically acclaimed games like Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, among many others.
Marathon's most powerful gun gets a major nerf, as Bungie seeks to 'curb a little bit of its dominion in the…
Bungie has implemented a 35% damage nerf to the powerful Biotoxic Disinjector weapon in Marathon's Cryo Archive endgame. Game Director Joe Ziegler stated the change aims to curb the weapon's dominance, though further adjustments may occur. The nerf follows increased availability of the weapon after a recent change to boss access.
Where to find Munitions Crates in Marathon
This guide provides tips on locating Munitions Crates within the game Marathon. Munitions Crates are described as potentially frustrating containers to find, and the article aims to offer the best locations for players to search.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
Marathon Review – Not for the Faint of Heart — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie's Marathon is a challenging extraction shooter that offers satisfying gunplay and impressive map design, but features a steep learning curve for new players. Despite its high-risk, high-reward gameplay loop and striking art style, the game is best suited for those already familiar with the genre, offering a polished experience that demands significant player investment.
Marathon’s Biotoxic Disinjector Gets A Major Nerf Over The Weekend
Marathon's director Joe Ziegler announced a significant nerf to the Biotoxic Disinjector weapon, reducing its damage by 35% to create a more balanced gameplay experience. While this specific damage reduction might be temporary, the developers at Bungie are continuing to adjust various game mechanics in their ongoing balancing efforts.
'Marathon Is Gonna Be Game of the Year': Actor Ben Starr Jokes It'll Beat GTA 6 Due to Jennifer English
Actor Ben Starr jokingly suggested that Bungie's upcoming shooter Marathon could win Game of the Year, attributing its potential success to co-star Jennifer English. English has a notable track record, having voiced characters in multiple recent Game of the Year winners like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3. Starr believes this 'Jennifer English Effect' will propel Marathon to victory, despite its current sales performance.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various gaming topics, including Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon, the future of the Final Fantasy series amidst declining youth interest, and the rise of Mascot Horror games like Five Nights at Freddy's. It also touches on indie horror games and a potential connection between the character Nate from Baby Steps and Nathan Drake.
Famitsu review scores – April 4, 2026 – MotionRec and more
Famitsu published its latest review scores for the week of April 4, 2026, featuring titles such as MotionRec, Marathon, and GreedFall 2: The Dying World. Each game received scores from four editors, contributing to a total out of 40 points.
Bungie brings the nerf hammer down on Marathon's problematic 'rich get richer' gun
Bungie is implementing a nerf to a powerful weapon in its extraction shooter, Marathon, acknowledging that the 'rich get richer' gun is too strong. This adjustment addresses player feedback regarding the game's best raid reward.
Marathon Is Losing Players Fast – But Sony Isn’t Giving Up Yet | Invision Game Community
Marathon, Bungie's new live-service extraction shooter, is experiencing a rapid decline in player numbers shortly after its 2026 launch, raising concerns about its long-term viability. Despite the drop, Sony is expected to continue supporting the game as part of its live-service strategy, though future support may depend on player retention.
