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Bungie reveals exclusive loot on Marthon’s Cryo Archive map
Bungie has released the Cryo Archive map for the game Marathon via a new patch. The update introduces exclusive loot for the map, including new loadout items like build implants and weapon mods. Additionally, the patch addresses quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and adds new Codex challenges.
New Marathon update adds new map, mods, perks, and a whole bunch of bug fixes
Marathon has received update 1.0.5, introducing the new Cryo Archive endgame map, along with numerous bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, new Codex challenges, and several new Implant perks and weapon mods. The update also includes balance adjustments to the WSTR shotgun and other weapons, and various fixes across combat, UI, and stability.
What is an in-run event in Marathon?
This guide explains what an in-run event is within the game Marathon. It highlights that these events are designed to be easily completed, allowing players to quickly fulfill associated contracts.
How to complete the Anomalous Matter event in Marathon
This guide provides instructions on how to complete the Anomalous Matter event in the game Marathon. The event is described as one of the most dangerous within the game.
It's not quite finished yet, but Marathon is rolling out an "experimental duo queue" later this week - and there are more experiments to come
Bungie is introducing an experimental duo queue for its extraction shooter Marathon starting March 18th. This limited-time feature will allow pairs to play on the Perimeter map for two weeks, providing data to help shape future implementations. Game director Joe Ziegler noted that the user experience is not final and further experiments are planned.
How to complete the Introducing: Sekiguchi Contract - Marathon
This guide details how to complete the Introducing: Sekiguchi Contract in Marathon. It explains where to locate the Necrotic Sample and the shell scanner in the Orientation mission, which are necessary to speak with the character Nona.
An experimental Marathon duos mode is set to rock up for just two weeks, with Bungie warning "some things will be a bit jank"
Bungie is introducing an experimental duos mode to its extraction shooter Marathon for a limited two-week period. Game director Joe Ziegler announced the mode will be available starting March 18th on the Perimeter map, emphasizing that it is an experimental feature and may have some jank. The studio aims to gather player feedback to determine if a full duos queue should be developed in the future.
How to download a UESC Comms Security Code in Quarantine in Marathon – Return on Investment 3 contract guide
This guide details how to complete the Return on Investment 3 contract for the Traxus faction in Marathon. It breaks down the three tasks: downloading a UESC Comms Security Code in Quarantine, defeating the UESC Commander in Maintenance for credentials, and intercepting UESC comms at either AI Uplink or Bio-Research.
Marathon Now Gives You A Chance For Success Even When You're Down
Bungie has released update 1.0.5 for its extraction shooter Marathon, introducing several balance changes and bug fixes. Key updates include the ability for players to activate exfil beacons while downed and the addition of a new map, The Cryo Archive, which is tied to an ongoing Alternate-Reality Game. The patch also adjusts various weapon mechanics, player abilities, and user interface elements.
Marathon Guide – Lockdown Event
This guide details the Lockdown world event in Marathon, a Dire Marsh exclusive that triggers approximately fifteen minutes into a run. The event involves a multi-wave defensive mission against the UESC AI across three locations, requiring players to collect and insert 'Lockdown Drives' into UESC Security Caches to unlock valuable loot. Players are advised to bring an Antivirus Pack, ample ammo, and Cardio Kicks for efficient traversal, while also being prepared for potential encounters with other Runner teams.
Marathon Guide – The 8 Best Weapons
This guide for Marathon lists the best weapons available in the game, categorized by type. It details specific weapons like the WSTR Combat Shotgun, Magnum MC pistol, and V22 Volt Thrower, along with their stats, unlock methods, and available mods.
Marathon UI Designer Fires Back at Claims of Halo, Destiny Developers Not Being Involved
Bungie UI designer Elliot Gray responded to claims that developers involved in Halo and Destiny are no longer with the studio, listing numerous long-term employees. Former Vice President of Destiny, Mark Noseworthy, supported Gray's statements, emphasizing the passing down of cultural and technological legacies within the company.
Marathon is tweaking the sound range on distant combat after 'overcorrecting'
Bungie has adjusted the audio range for distant combat sounds in the game Marathon, acknowledging that a recent patch may have overcorrected the issue. The developer is tweaking the settings to find a better balance for players.
Bungie is adding an 'experimental' duos mode to Marathon for a few weeks: 'Some things will be a bit…
Bungie is introducing an experimental duos queue for its game Marathon, beginning March 18th. This limited-time mode will be available on the Perimeter map for approximately two weeks to gather player feedback on matchmaking and gameplay flow. The developer may extend or remove the feature based on community response.
Bungie is filling the biggest hole in Marathon: duos mode rolling out as an "experimental feature" this week on Perimeter only, but that's a start
Bungie is introducing an experimental duos mode for its game Marathon starting Wednesday, March 18. This limited-time feature will be available only on the Perimeter zone and requires players to invite a friend beforehand, as there will be no matchmaking for duos. The developer aims to test the viability of duos play at a larger scale and gather feedback for potential future expansion of the mode.
Marathon is adding one of its most requested features this week, but with a catch
Bungie is introducing a limited-time duos queue for its game Marathon as an experimental feature. Game director Joe Ziegler confirmed the test will run for two weeks starting March 18, focusing on the Perimeter map and premade teams of two. This feature is a direct response to player requests since the closed alpha, with Bungie aiming to gather feedback for future implementation.
Dags att gissa Crimson Desert-betyg i FZ High Score
FZ High Score is inviting users to predict the review score for the upcoming action game Crimson Desert, with submissions due by midnight. This is part of season 8 of FZ High Score, which runs through March and also includes predictions for Marathon, World of Warcraft Midnight, Greedfall: The Dying World, Screamer, and Life is Strange: Reunion.
The best extraction shooters on PC or: how I learned there are other games like Arc Raiders
This article explores the extraction shooter genre on PC, highlighting seven recommended games. It details the core mechanics of securing loot and the risk of losing it upon death, while also noting the genre's flexibility with examples ranging from PvP-focused titles like Arc Raiders and Marathon to singleplayer experiences like Escape from Duckov and the hardcore simulation of Escape from Tarkov.
How to complete the Marathon Equitable Distribution contract for Traxus
This guide provides a walkthrough for completing the four parts of the Marathon Equitable Distribution priority contract for Traxus. It details the locations of Self-Erasing Data Drives, Transport Drones, Unstable Gunmetal, and UESC Commanders within various in-game areas like Perimeter and Dire Marsh.
From Starfield to Fallout: Devs Want More Than Just 'Po... | TAG
In a refreshing move for the industry, Atlus is raising salaries and reducing fixed overtime, bucking the trend of layoffs and crunch. Meanwhile, reviews are out for the Pulsar X3 CrazyLight Mini mouse, and Amy Madigan's Oscar win for 'Weapons' is being compared to Heath Ledger's Joker. The article also touches on the risks of $70 games on Steam, player expectations for Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer, upcoming challenges in Marathon, a new Fallout Chicago mod, a guide to finding an item in Pokémon Pokopia, and composer Inon Zur's belief that Starfield will become legendary. News also includes layoffs at Warner Bros. Games Montréal, new codes for Animal Training, and the announcement of a Firefly animated series.
