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Bungie saves Marathon Deluxe Edition mix-up by giving affected players the base game for free
Bungie is offering the base edition of Marathon for free to players who purchased the Deluxe Edition upgrade during a recent promotion on PlayStation. An issue arose where users were not clearly informed that the upgrade did not include the base game, leading to potential loss of access after the free trial. Bungie has since corrected the store messaging and is providing the base game to affected customers.
Marathon Deluxe Edition discount offers free-trial players bonuses without the full game, confusion ensues
Confusion has arisen around Marathon's Deluxe Edition on PlayStation, where a discounted version purchased by users does not include the full base game after a free trial ends. This issue stems from a PlayStation Store quirk that treated the free trial as the full game, allowing the discounted upgrade. Bungie has extended the free trial and offered in-game currency to mitigate player frustration.
Marathon Has Nearly Sold 1.5 Million Copies – Is It Enough?
Bungie's Marathon has sold nearly 1.5 million copies since its March release, with less than 300,000 sold in April and May. The majority of sales are on Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox trailing significantly. This performance raises concerns about the game's high development cost and potential future layoffs at Bungie, despite the recent launch of its second season, 'Nightfall'.
Bungie Fixes Marathon Mess by Giving Away Full Game to Fans Who Purchased Due to Misleading PS5 Store Description
Bungie has decided to grant full access to the base game Marathon to players who purchased the Deluxe Edition upgrade due to a misleading PlayStation Store description. The upgrade, priced at $14.99, initially implied it would unlock the full game during an open play week, but only provided access to cosmetic items. Bungie will honor these purchases, allowing affected players to keep the full game.
Another Marathon Mess as Bungie Changes Misleading PS5 Store Description
Bungie is facing criticism for a misleading description on the PlayStation Store for its free trial of the first-person shooter Marathon. Players who downloaded the trial could purchase a "Deluxe Edition Upgrade" for $14.99, which was presented as including the full game but only offered cosmetic items and access for the duration of the trial. The product page has since been updated to clarify this, but the author suggests Sony should honor original purchases or offer refunds.
Marathon free week players who bought Deluxe Edition for $14 won't get to keep the game as they actually just paid…
Sony has updated the store page for Marathon's Deluxe Edition after players purchased it for $14 during a free-to-play week. Those who downloaded the game during the Open Play Week and purchased the discounted Deluxe Edition will only retain access to its content for the duration of the free week. After that, they will need to purchase the base game separately, leading to player frustration and discussions about the pricing error.
Hands On: Marathon's New Season Is Impressive, But Probably Not Enough
Bungie's Marathon has launched its second season, Nightfall, introducing a new night version of the Dire Marsh map and several quality-of-life improvements. While the new content may not be enough to fully revitalize the game, significant enhancements to the progression system, including easier credit acquisition and a streamlined skill tree, make the game more approachable. The season also brings new weapons and a defensive Runner shell, aiming to refine the existing gameplay experience.
Which gaming clip just won $500? Check out the best videos of May, featuring nukes in Minecraft, eternal drifts in Forza Horizon 6, and a dragon-riding giant in Skyrim
PC Gamer is showcasing the best gaming clips submitted by players in May, with a $500 prize awarded to the top video. The highlights include impressive moments in games like Minecraft, Forza Horizon 6, and Skyrim, alongside action from shooters and sandbox titles.
After rocky day 1, Marathon’s season 2 is feeling like a massive improvement
The author feels that Marathon's second season represents a significant improvement after a rocky start on day one. This sentiment suggests positive changes and a better player experience in the latest update.
How to turn on your Marathon flashlight on Night Marsh
This guide explains how to activate and deactivate the flashlight in Marathon's Night Marsh map. The flashlight is controlled by a unique two-button input on controllers (D-Pad Left and Square on PlayStation 5, D-Pad Left and X on Xbox) or a single key press (B) on mouse and keyboard. Players can re-bind this control in the settings menu, but should be aware that the flashlight can reveal their position to other players and is only available on the night version of the map.
The Most Viewed Trailers from PS5's Latest State of Play
The latest PlayStation State of Play event generated record-breaking YouTube viewership for its trailers, with Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey leading the pack with over 3.2 million views each. Other notable trailers included Until Dawn 2 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, indicating strong audience interest across a variety of upcoming titles.
Marathon's new PvE experiment is Bungie's most genius decision yet, so make it a full mode already
Bungie's experimental Sponsored Survival mode in Marathon's Season 2 update offers a compelling PvE experience that blends tension with exploration. The author argues that this mode, which temporarily replaces PvP with a PvE focus, should become a permanent fixture and be expanded to other maps, highlighting its success in accommodating player requests for more PvE content.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Marathon's second season, which introduced free content and loot, was significantly hampered by widespread server issues upon its debut. Developer Bungie acknowledged the problems and plans to compensate players for the disruption.
Bungie's traditional launch woes made for a terrible first impression of Marathon's exciting second season and…
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon launched its second season, Nightfall, with new content including a horror-themed map variant, a PvP-lite mode, new weapons, and a refined build system. However, the launch was marred by significant server instability and connection errors, leading to a poor first impression during a crucial free-play week.
How to complete Research and Development in Marathon
This guide provides instructions on how to complete the 'Research and Development' mission in the game Marathon. The article focuses on the in-game objectives and challenges players will face during this segment.
The latest State of Play was big on spectacle but low on surprises
Sony's latest State of Play showcase featured impressive visuals for games like God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine, but lacked significant surprises, leaning heavily on predictable reveals. The presentation highlighted a trend towards safe, high-budget titles in the current triple-A development landscape, with a focus on single-player experiences and limited new intellectual property.
How does the Cradle system works in Marathon
This article explains the functionality of the Cradle system within the game Marathon. The Cradle system is designed to facilitate faster player progression.
PlayStation State of Play 2026 June : God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine and Major Surprises |
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased a variety of upcoming PlayStation titles, including God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The presentation also featured new looks at Rayman Legends Retold, Kemuri, and several games slated for a busy September 2026, such as Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Dune: Awakening, and Phantom Blade Zero.
Marathon dropped its massive Season 2 update, and nobody was able to play it
Marathon's highly anticipated Season 2 update was marred by widespread server issues, including Anteater, Monkey, and Weasel error codes, preventing players from accessing the game for five hours. Bungie apologized for the disruption and promised in-game compensation to affected players. This launch issue comes at a difficult time for Bungie, which is also ending support for Destiny 2 and facing expected layoffs.
Marathon season 2 suffers rocky launch thanks to rampant errors and bugs
Marathon's second season experienced a problematic launch with numerous errors and bugs, including Weasel, Monkey, and Anteater codes that caused players to lose loot. Bungie acknowledged the issues, provided in-game kits to affected players, and took servers offline for emergency maintenance. While major disconnecting issues were resolved, some other bugs, such as those impacting codex unlocks and cosmetic rewards, persist.
