Marathon
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Marathon's Cryo Archive Endgame Map Launches Friday, March 20
Bungie is launching the Cryo Archive, Marathon's fourth map and endgame content, on March 20. This new area, set aboard the titular colony ship, will feature raid-style puzzles, activities, and exclusive loot. Players will need to reach Level 25 and meet specific gear requirements to access the challenging new content, which will only be available on weekends.
Destiny 2 And Magic Are Gathering For A Big In-Game Collab
Bungie announced a new in-game collaboration for Destiny 2 with Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering. The collaboration will introduce armor sets inspired by prominent Magic characters like Chandra Nalaar, Jace Beleren, and Liliana Vess, along with other themed cosmetics. This new cosmetic set will be available in the Eververse store starting March 24.
Cryo Archive unlock progress - How long before we can play Cryo Archive in Marathon?
Players are nearing the unlock of Cryo Archive, the final endgame map in Marathon. The article provides information on how to track the progress toward accessing this ultimate challenge.
Outpost key map - Marathon
This guide details the locations of Access, Supply, and Master Clearance Code keys, as well as Conveyance Request discs within the Drone Wing of the Outpost map in Marathon.
Marathon's ranked system is proving a bit complicated for some, so Bungie released... a maths test?
Bungie has released a 'Ranked Calculation Worksheet' to clarify the complex ranked system for their upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon. Game director Joe Zigler explained the philosophy behind the mode, emphasizing rewarding players for taking risks and maximizing run value, which can lead to significant gains or losses.
How to complete Return on Investment 5 contract in Marathon – Rigged UESC supply container location in Canal
This guide details how to complete the 'Return on Investment 5' contract in the game Marathon. It focuses on locating and hacking the rigged UESC supply container in the Canal area of the Dire Marsh map, followed by successfully exfiltrating with the supplies.
Peak extraction shooter is waiting 7 minutes and 38 seconds to kill one guy in particular
This opinion piece delves into the unique tension and emotional investment found in extraction shooters, using Bungie's Marathon as a primary example. The author, Morgan Park, recounts a lengthy encounter that highlights both the thrilling highs and frustrating lows of the genre, particularly when playing solo.
Marathon Season 1 Ranked mode countdown: Exact release date and time
Bungie is launching the Ranked mode for Marathon Season 1 on Saturday, March 21, available on PC and consoles. This mode will be a weekend-exclusive beta experience, requiring players to reach Runner level 25 and offering distinct matchmaking queues based on gear and rank.
How does Ranked mode work in Marathon?
Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon will feature a unique Ranked mode that emphasizes gear acquisition and extraction over traditional kill counts. Players will use Holotags to enter matchmaking pools with varying stakes, and success is determined by extracting with valuable gear after reaching a target score. The mode will be available on weekends, similar to Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris, with seasonal rewards for reaching different ranks.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Marathon players have identified a powerful movement technique that some believe may be overpowered. The article also touches upon general game mechanics and bug discussions within the community.
Marathon players have discovered an incredibly strong movement technique, one that may just be too good to be fair
Marathon players have discovered a powerful movement technique using the Thief Shell's grapple device combined with a slide and jump, granting significant forward momentum with a quickly resetting cooldown. This technique is controversial, with some players calling it an exploit that gives the Thief an unfair advantage, while others argue it represents skillful expression and could lead to interesting meta developments. The article speculates on how Bungie might address this, potentially by adjusting the grapple cooldown.
Marathon’s Cryo Archive ARG has entered its final step, and now its up to players to go on a killing spree
The Alternate Reality Game for Marathon's Cryo Archive map is in its final stage, requiring players to collectively achieve 500 million UESC kills to unlock the new content. Bungie is hosting an event on March 19th at their headquarters, potentially to reveal more information about the map's launch. Game director Joe Ziegler has stated that the Cryo Archive will present a significant challenge to players.
How to get the Coordinate Datapad Cache in Marathon
This guide explains how to complete the Coordinate Datapad event in Marathon, describing it as one of the easiest and most profitable events in the game.
Marathon has added challenges for its upcoming Cryo Archive map, with a brilliant nod to the original series
The upcoming Marathon: Cryo Archive map will feature new challenges, including a callback to the original series with the 'Dedication Syndrome' title. Players can also discover hidden lore entries and references to the number seven, a recurring motif in the Marathon franchise. These challenges are expected to be difficult and will unlock alongside the game's ranked mode.
How to exfil from Outpost in Marathon
This guide explains the specific steps required to successfully exfiltrate from the Outpost location in the game Marathon. It details a process that differs from exfiltration methods on other maps within the game.
Våra favoriter bland indiespelen
This 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 - IGN
This 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] - Marathon
This 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 Works
Bungie 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.
