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Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is available for a limited time for $1 as part of a Fanatical Mystery Egg Bundle promotion. The game is praised for its sci-fi atmosphere and intense gunplay, though it features a challenging learning curve where players lose all gear upon death. Other potential prizes in the bundle include indie titles and older AAA games.
Marathon is Taking Aim at Bubble Shields, Knives, Snipers and More in Upcoming Balance Patches
Bungie is planning upcoming balance patches for Marathon that will adjust bubble shields, knives, and sniper rifles. Game director Joe Ziegler indicated that some changes will arrive in the next patch, with more following a week later. The developer also plans to buff Vandal and Recon Shells and introduce new items for solo players and crews.
Marathon’s Latest Duos Queue Experiment Heads to Outpost for One Week
Bungie is conducting a week-long experiment with a Duos queue in Marathon, available on the Outpost map until April 8th. This queue is for pre-made teams of two and aims to gather data and feedback on the mode's viability. Director Joe Ziegler indicated that the team is analyzing data and player feedback to iterate on the game mode.
Marathon Review - Thumb Culture
Bungie, the studio behind Halo and Destiny, has entered the extraction shooter genre with Marathon, a PvPvE first-person shooter set on a future human colony. The game is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Marathon review: 77 hours later | PC Gamer
PC Gamer's review of Marathon praises the game, stating it will become their primary First-Person Shooter for the foreseeable future after 77 hours of gameplay. The article highlights the game's strong appeal on PC.
Marathon review: 77 hours later | PC Gamer
This review of Marathon delves into the complexities of game scoring, drawing parallels to statistical regression analysis. The author critiques the subjectivity and 'noise' that can influence review scores, suggesting that external factors beyond game quality are often overemphasized.
Marathon has made everyone's favourite loot spot harder to access but even more rewarding, and it's got solo…
Bungie has implemented changes to the Marathon Outpost map in patch 1.0.5.2, altering the accessibility and rewards of the central Pinwheel loot spot. These modifications have sparked debate, with some players finding them detrimental to solo play while others acknowledge their potential benefits after further experience.
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Yes, Marathon is hard – but that is liberating
Marathon's challenging difficulty, a departure from games like Arc Raiders, is described as liberating by the author, freeing players from inventory hoarding and obsessive load-out optimization. The game's design encourages immediate engagement with found gear rather than saving it, with seasonal resets further reinforcing a use-it-or-lose-it mentality. This approach, combined with accessible in-game looting, allows for on-the-fly strategy building.
Players’ Choice: Vote for March 2026’s best new game
PlayStation Blog is launching a monthly poll for players to vote on the best new game released in March 2026. Nominees will be selected by the editorial team, and the winner will be announced on their social channels. Remakes are eligible, but re-released games are not.
Bungie has ripped Marathon's most busted movement trick out of the game, and brought back a lucrative loot opportunity
Bungie has released a balance patch for Marathon, removing a powerful movement exploit involving Thief's grappling hook and reintroducing a controversial shortcut on The Outpost map. The patch also increases the challenge and loot quality in the central Pinwheel zone, and fixes a bug on the Dire Marsh map. These changes aim to maintain the desired pace of play and offer a more lucrative, albeit challenging, experience for players.
Enjoy Marathon Now Before Sony Kills It
The article discusses the potential shutdown of the game Marathon by Sony, urging players to enjoy it while it's still available. It highlights concerns about game preservation and the impact of online-only services on older titles.
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April 2026 is set to be a busy month for new video game releases, with at least 14 titles catching the eye of critics. Notable releases include Darwin's Paradox, a Starfield PlayStation 5 port, Pokémon Champions, and the highly anticipated Saros. The month also features new entries in various genres, from stealth platformers and roguelikes to party games and fighting games, across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Bungie has addressed a movement exploit in the latest update for Marathon, indicating a commitment to fixing such issues. This action suggests ongoing maintenance and balancing for the game.
Marathon Update 1.0.5.2 patch notes buffs Pinwheel loot
Marathon's Update 1.0.5.2 is set to increase the quality of loot drops from Pinwheel. The update also includes various other fixes and improvements.
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Bungie have killed off a speedy movement exploit in Marathon's latest update, and they'll do it again if they have to
Bungie has patched a movement exploit in the live service game Marathon that allowed players to gain excessive speed by animation cancelling the Thief runner shell's grappling device. The developer stated that rapid repositioning in the game must have a meaningful and understandable cost, and unbounded movement is unhealthy for the desired pace of play. Bungie also announced changes to their duos experiment, disabling duo queues on Dire Marsh and enabling them for Outpost starting April 1st.
Marathon just buffed the best loot you can find outside Cryo Archive and nerfed the Thief movement exploit that sweaty…
Bungie has released update 1.0.5.2 for Marathon, which includes buffs to loot found in the Outpost map. The update also addresses a movement exploit involving the Thief class's grappling hook, nerfing the slide cancel animation that allowed for significant momentum bursts.
Bungie patches Marathon's slide cancel movement tech, says no movement freaks allowed: 'Unbounded movement, while expressive and clip-worthy, is ultimately unhealthy for the pace of play'
Bungie has patched Marathon to remove a slide cancel movement exploit that allowed players to gain unintended momentum. The studio stated that rapid repositioning must have a meaningful cost, and unbounded movement is unhealthy for the game's intended pace. This change aims to maintain a specific pace of play and prevent exploits going forward.
Marathon review - ignore the noise, this game speaks for itself | Eurogamer
Marathon is a compelling extraction shooter that transcends its aesthetic with spellbinding combat and high-concept maps. This review highlights the game's strengths beyond its visual appeal.