Marathon
News, coverage and analysis tracking Marathon across the outlets.- Extraction FPS Marathon adds its first endgame zone after players uncover it via ARGBungie has unlocked the first endgame zone, the Cryo Archive, in its extraction FPS RPG Marathon after players solved an alternate reality game. Access to the Cryo Archive requires players to be level 25, have all factions unlocked, and possess a loadout of 5,000 credits or more, offering unique rewards including skins.
Marathon's most important new update has some truly bizarre restrictionsBungie has announced that the raid-like Cryo Archive mode for its live service extraction shooter Marathon will only be playable on weekends. Ranked play will also be restricted to weekends and is currently in beta. Players need to meet specific Runner level, faction, and loadout requirements to access the Cryo Archive.- What We Played – Crimson Desert, Marathon & TowerborneSeveral gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Crimson Desert receiving significant attention due to its ongoing updates from Pearl Abyss. Other titles discussed include Marathon, Towerborne, Marvel Rivals, and the upcoming Starfield expansion. The article also touches on experiences with games like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, The Pale Beyond, and various indie and retro titles.
- Marathon's new endgame map has finally been unlocked, but it's only open on weekendsThe new Cryo Archives map for the game Marathon has been unlocked, offering an intense PvPvE experience. Access to this map is currently restricted to weekends.
"So that we don't flood the game with amazing loot": Marathon director defends Cryo Archive's weekend-only release in the name of balance, queue times and player prepMarathon game director Joe Ziegler defended the decision to release the new Cryo Archive map as a weekend-only event, citing the need for player preparation, maintaining game balance by preventing an 'overpowered loot' economy, and ensuring consistent player pools for faster matchmaking. While acknowledging player frustration, Ziegler stated that Bungie is open to future iterations and adjustments for the live service game's content releases.
Bungie admits Marathon's weekend-heavy endgame means 'there are likely some who cannot participate'Bungie has acknowledged player feedback regarding Marathon's weekend-exclusive endgame activities, Ranked mode and Cryo Archive. Game director Joe Ziegler explained the design choices behind the schedule, which aim to manage gear loss, economy, and player queues. While the team is iterating and open to future adjustments, Ziegler noted that the current structure inherently limits participation for those unable to play during the weekend.- FZ High Score – Greedfall 2 låst, ingen gissade rätt!Greedfall: The Dying World has received a score of 64 out of 100 based on 28 reviews on Opencritic. The article also mentions upcoming game score lock-ins for Marathon, World of Warcraft: Midnight, and Crimson Desert, and reminds readers to vote for Screamer and Life is Strange: True Colors.
How A Failed Multiplayer Game Just Set The Standard For All Live-Service GamesDespite FBC: Firebreak underperforming commercially, Remedy is keeping the multiplayer game online indefinitely with a final update and a friend pass system. This approach sets a new standard for live-service games, contrasting with the common practice of delisting and shutting down servers for underperforming titles. The article highlights this as a positive development for game preservation and player access in the industry.- What time does Cryo Archive unlock in Marathon?The in-game event Cryo Archive in Marathon will be available only during specific scheduled times throughout the week. Players should set alarms to ensure they do not miss out on accessing the content.
All the hype has already made Crimson Desert one of the biggest launches on Steam this yearCrimson Desert, an open-world action RPG from Pearl Abyss, has launched to significant player numbers on Steam, peaking at over 239,000 concurrent players shortly after release. Despite its strong sales performance, the game has received a 'Mixed' user rating on Steam due to criticisms of clunky controls and a convoluted system design, though it has been a top global seller for weeks.
Marathon Cryo Archives Map Details: Release Time, Requirements, and Rewards — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesBungie has detailed the Cryo Archives endgame map for Marathon, which launches on March 20 and will be available exclusively on weekends. Players must meet level, faction, and a 5,000 loadout value requirement to enter. The map features seven vaults with unique rewards, including gold weapons and alien encounters with the S'pht, and introduces new contracts and Codex rewards.
Marathon’s Cryo Archive Arrives on March 20 as Ben Starr Invites Players to Scream in New TrailerMarathon's new end-game map, Cryo Archive, will be released on March 20th. This PvEvP map is designed for teams that have reached level 25 and requires specific loadouts and security clearance to progress. Cryo Archive will be available on weekends, with weekly contracts and vault keys offering high-rarity rewards.
Marathon's Cryo Archive drops tomorrow and it sounds like almost every aspect of it will be a pain in the shellBungie announced that the Cryo Archive mode for Marathon will be available starting tomorrow, March 20th, exclusively on weekends. This new mode requires a team of three players and features six interconnected wings with a central hub, intense combat against security forces and other Runners, and challenging extraction stakes similar to raids. Players will need to gain security clearance to access vaults containing powerful loot and uncover deeper secrets of Marathon.
Bungie Reveals All Details of Marathon's First Raid, Cryo Archive; Goes Live on March 20 and Weekends Only - IGNBungie has revealed details for Marathon's first raid-like instance, Cryo Archive, which goes live on March 20 and will only be available on weekends. This challenging end-game content requires players to reach season level 25, unlock all factions, and have a loadout value of $5k credits or higher. Cryo Archive features puzzles, evolving objectives, and seven heavily guarded vaults containing the game's highest-level gear.
Players unlock Marathon’s Cryo Archive end game zone and trailer by solving alternate reality game (ARG)Players have unlocked Marathon's new end-game zone, Cryo Archive, and its accompanying trailer by solving an alternate reality game. This high-intensity PvPvE zone features six wings and seven Vaults, requiring players to be Level 25 with specific loadouts. The article also details the upcoming Ranked Mode, its mechanics, and rewards, alongside information on the Marathon Collector's Edition and recent game updates.
Marathon community crushes Cryo Archive puzzle, unlocks release date, and learns the map is only playable on weekendsBungie has announced that the Cryo Archive map for Marathon will launch on March 20, coinciding with the release of its ranked mode. This new map features complex, raid-style puzzles and is only playable on weekends, similar to Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris. The Cryo Archive is described as a significant challenge with lucrative loot and a labyrinthian design.
Marathon's Cryo Archive goes live Friday as a weekends-only "raid-style" PvPvE map: "So please, do…Bungie is launching Marathon's "Cryo Archive" endgame activity this Friday, March 20, which will be available only on weekends. This raid-style PvPvE map requires players to reach Runner Level 25, unlock all six factions, and have a loadout value of at least 5,000 credits. A sponsored kit will be available for a one-time use to lower the stakes on the first attempt.- Marathon’s Cryo Archive map has officially been unlocked, it looks like a Destiny raid, and Ben Starr is waiting withinThe Cryo Archive, Marathon's endgame map, has been unlocked by the community after a period of grinding and solving an ARG. The map, which opens tomorrow, features a trailer narrated by Ben Starr, the original voice of Durandal. Bungie's new content is expected to offer challenging battles and rewarding loot, drawing comparisons to Destiny's raids.
Marathon's competitive mode is so complicated that Bungie made a literal maths test to figure it out, and it…Bungie has detailed the complex scoring system for Marathon's upcoming ranked mode in an extraction shooter format. To help players understand the intricacies of score targets, loss penalties, and potential gains, the developer has created a 'ranked calculation worksheet' with mathematical problems based on in-game mechanics.- How to complete Paradigm Shift 2 contract in Marathon – Download Protocol G access in ComplexThis guide details how to complete the Paradigm Shift 2 contract in Marathon, which requires downloading two pieces of intel within the Dire Marsh map. Players must download Protocol G access from a secured room in the Complex and the quarantine protocol from southern Quarantine, both within the same run, before exfilling.