Marathon
News, coverage and analysis tracking Marathon across the outlets.- Våra favoriter bland indiespelenThis article discusses a curated list of indie games, encouraging readers to explore titles beyond the mainstream. It also touches upon various gaming news and discussions, including Crimson Desert's performance, Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology, and the future of consoles like the next Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
Marathon’s Time To Kill Is Unforgiving, Unfair, and Utterly Brilliant - IGNThis article discusses Marathon's seemingly fast time to kill (TTK), initially perceived as a flaw, but ultimately praised as a brilliant design choice for tactical extraction shooter gameplay. The TTK is heavily influenced by the shield system, where stronger shields provide a significant advantage and reward players for bringing better gear into matches.- How to complete Equitable Distribution [4/4] - MarathonThis guide details how to complete the final part of the Equitable Distribution contract in Marathon. It specifically covers locating the Commander at South Relay to finish the objective.
Marathon's Ranked Mode Is Coming Soon - Here's How It WorksBungie is launching a new Ranked mode for its game Marathon later this week, requiring players to reach level 25 to access it. The mode will be available on weekends and features six ranks with three tiers each, offering in-game rewards based on the highest rank achieved per season. Players will earn or lose Ranked Points (RP) based on meeting score targets and successfully extracting, with a new gear item called Holotags influencing match parameters.
Marathon takes cues from Helldivers 2, as a cryptic message tells players to kill 500 million UESC to unlock its mysterious Cryo Archive map: "Clankers are back on the menu boys"Marathon players are nearing the unlock of the hidden Cryo Archive map by eliminating 500 million UESC security units. An in-game message from 'Cryo.Archive_Admin' has provided clear instructions for this task, which follows a Destiny-style ARG puzzle. The community is working towards this goal, with some fans noting the pace has increased since the explicit orders were given.- Cryo Archive requirements - MarathonAccessing the Cryo Archive in the game Marathon requires players to meet specific in-game monetary conditions. Further details on these requirements are provided.
Marathon prepares ranked mode with its latest patch, a pricey loot-a-thon with a catchBungie has released a new patch for its extraction shooter Marathon, introducing a ranked mode that will be available this weekend. Players must meet specific loadout value requirements to enter and progress through tiers by extracting with a target amount of loot value. Rewards for ranking up include unique cosmetics, with some unlocked immediately and others at the end of a season.
The Best Marathon Upgrades To Unlock FirstThis guide details the best faction upgrades to unlock first in Marathon, focusing on early-game benefits. It highlights key upgrades from CyberAcme, NuCaloric, MIDA, and Sekiguchi factions that improve looting speed, storage, shields, and movement.
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.- Buffs, Nerfs, and BugsThe game Marathon has received several balance adjustments, including nerfs to a popular shotgun and a reversion of sound effects to their original state. These changes are being implemented in preparation for the upcoming Cryo Archive.
Marathon is Bringing Duos to Perimeter As Part Of An Interesting ExperimentMarathon is testing a dedicated Duos queue for its Perimeter mode for a limited time, starting March 17th. This experimental feature aims to address player feedback regarding the lack of duo options. Players will need to form pre-made groups and will only be matched against other duos during the test period.
Marathon’s Ranked Mode Goes Trials of Osiris Route With Weekend Availability, Starts March 21stBungie has detailed Marathon's upcoming ranked mode, which will be available only on weekends, starting March 21st. Similar to Destiny's Trials of Osiris, players will earn Ranked Points to progress through various tiers, with rewards based on their highest rank at the end of a season. The mode will feature Low Stakes and High Stakes queues, with different gear requirements and HoloTag tiers influencing matchmaking and loot potential.- Marathon Review You Get What You Give | Console CreaturesThe review for Marathon notes that the game rewards player patience but is hindered by UI issues and unclear systems. These elements create a murky experience that players must navigate.
Marathon Review — You Get What You Give | Console CreaturesBungie's Marathon is a tense PvPvE extraction shooter available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players act as cybernetic Runners on Tau Ceti IV, completing contracts and battling AI and human opponents while trying to exfiltrate successfully.- Marathon Update 1.0.5 patch notes add Cryo ArchiveBungie has released update 1.0.5 for Marathon, detailing numerous changes to contracts and events within the game. The patch notes also indicate adjustments to the Cryo Archive.
- Marathon's latest update adds a locked-off fourth map, indicating a new challenge will be revealedThe game Marathon has added a fourth map called Cryo Archive, suggesting a new challenge is imminent. This development coincides with the nearing conclusion of the game's Alternate Reality Game (ARG) event.
The co-creators of Caves of Qud, our favorite roguelike fever dream, worked as narrative consultants on Marathon—which mostly meant they 'got to sit there in the room and throw completely absurd ideas at the wall'Caves of Qud co-creators Brian Bucklew and Jason Grinblat served as narrative consultants for Bungie's Marathon. They described their role as contributing absurd ideas during preproduction, helping to refine the game's tonal palette and worldbuilding. While not claiming direct credit for specific in-game elements, they felt their influence contributed to the rich semiotics and atmosphere that define Bungie's games.
Marathon's latest update adds a locked-off fourth map, indicating a new challenge will be revealedThe latest update for the game Marathon has introduced a locked-off fourth map, suggesting that a new challenge is on the horizon. The article also discusses the nature of marketing in the gaming industry and addresses criticisms leveled against the game.
Marathon nerfs the shotgun everyone is using, reverts sound back to normal, and sets the stage for Cryo ArchiveBungie has added the new Cryo Archive map to Marathon, but access requires players to reach Runner Level 25, unlock all six factions, and possess a loadout value of 5,000 credits. Update 1.0.5 also includes significant balancing changes, such as a range nerf for the WSTR shotgun and a cooldown for the 'Opportunist' mod, alongside audio adjustments to reduce the hearable range of other players in combat.
How to get into Cryo Archive in MarathonThe Cryo Archive endgame map in Marathon is currently inaccessible due to an ongoing community augmented reality game (ARG) puzzle. Players must meet several requirements to access it once the puzzle is solved, including reaching Season Level 25, unlocking all factions, and having a loadout worth at least 5,000 Credits.