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Marathon season 2 launch plagued by anteaters, monkeys and weasels, with Bungie dishing out free gear to say sorry for the server issues
Marathon's Season 2 launch was disrupted by widespread server errors, including "Anteater, Monkey, and Weasel" issues, forcing Bungie to temporarily take the game offline. The developer has since released a patch and is compensating affected players with free in-game gear to apologize for the disruption.
Marathon goes free for one week and resets all progression for Season 2
Marathon has launched its second season with a complete progression reset for all players, coinciding with a free-to-play 'Open Play Week' until June 9. Season 2 introduces a new dark zone called Dire Marsh (Night), a defensive Sentinel class with crowd control abilities, and the Cradle system for runner upgrades. This reset aims to level the playing field for new and returning players, especially those joining during the free week.
Spana in samtliga trailers från Playstation State of Play
Sony's PlayStation State of Play event showcased numerous game trailers, including Marvel's Wolverine, Rayman Legends Retold, and Dune: Awakening. Several titles are slated for release in 2024 and 2027, with new entries in established franchises like Tomb Raider and Ace Combat announced.
New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the…
June 2026 is shaping up to be a slow month for major new game releases, with a focus on updates for existing live service titles like Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy 14, alongside the start of Season 2 for Marathon. The month will also feature numerous industry events and showcases, including Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show, alongside various Steam sales and themed events.
Marathon Launches Season 2 and Free Trial
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has launched its second season, introducing new content and a weeklong free trial for PC and console editions. The update aims to expand the game's offerings and attract new players.
State of Play June 2026: all announcements, trailers
Sony's State of Play showcase featured over an hour of announcements and updates, primarily for the PlayStation 5. Highlights included new looks at Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey, alongside release date confirmations for titles like Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Silent Hill: Townfall, with many games slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
Everything Shown At PlayStation State Of Play, June 2026
Sony's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming games, including Marvel's Wolverine, God of War: Laufey, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Several titles received release dates, such as Marvel's Wolverine on September 15, 2026, and Dune: Awakening on September 22, 2026. The event also featured updates on PlayStation Plus additions and the return of the Stuntman franchise.
Destiny fans cry 'We Want Destiny 3' into void
Despite significant fan demand and a petition, Bungie has not greenlit Destiny 3, and the Destiny 2 team's future projects remain uncertain. While pitches are being heard, the studio is currently focused on its extraction shooter Marathon, which is offering a free-to-play period to attract players.
Here’s Everything Revealed During PlayStation’s State of Play For June 2026 | Console Creatures
PlayStation's June 2026 State of Play showcased numerous upcoming titles for the PlayStation 5, including Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Rayman Legends: Retold. Several games received release dates for 2026 and 2027, such as Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Silent Hill: Townfall, while others like Bancho the Chef and Stuntman: Hollywood are still awaiting further details.
Sony State of Play June 2026: Everything Announced!
Sony's June 2026 State of Play presentation showcased numerous upcoming titles for the PlayStation 5, including Marvel's Wolverine, Rayman Legends Retold, and God of War Laufey. The nearly hour-long showcase featured new trailers and gameplay reveals for games like Dune: Awakening and Silent Hill: Townfall, with several titles receiving specific release dates in 2026 and 2027.
Here Is the June 2026 State of Play PS5 Games Roundup
Sony's June 2026 State of Play presentation showcased numerous upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and a new God of War side-story titled God of War: Laufey. The event revealed release dates and gameplay for many games, with some titles also confirmed for other platforms.
Marathon Season 2 is live now!
Marathon's Season 2 is now live, introducing the Dire Marsh zone, a new Sentinel Runner shell, additional weapons, and a system for customizing Runner shell stats. The update also includes faster faction progression and quality-of-life improvements. An Open Play Week is running from June 2-9 on PlayStation 5, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S, allowing players to experience the full game with progress carrying over.
Marathon Season 2 has begun, check out the patch notes
Marathon Season 2: Nightfall is now live, introducing a new shell, map, enemies, and weapons, along with significant updates to gameplay mechanics, item economy, and user interface. The patch notes detail extensive changes to combat, weapons, implants, and equipment, alongside numerous bug fixes and stability improvements, including support for PC frame generation technologies like DLSS and FSR.
Marathon Season 2 – Night Marsh Spotlight
Marathon's second season launches June 2, introducing the new nighttime map 'Night Marsh' with enhanced dangers, new enemies, and fresh loot. Players can experience these updates during the Open Play Week from June 2-9, with progress carrying over. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S.
Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE
Marathon's second season has launched with a gear wipe and a free-to-play week, introducing a new "PvP-lite" mode called Sponsored Survival. This mode features players on a map with AI enemies, with other players backfilling later in the match. Bungie also plans to test a full PvE mode later in the season.
Marathon unveils a ‘PvP-lite’ experimental mode and free play week promo to kick off Season 2
Marathon is launching its spooky-themed Season 2 with a free play week from June 2nd to June 9th, allowing new players to experience the Night Marsh map and the Sentinel character. The season also introduces Sponsored Survival, a temporary 'PvP-lite' mode where players first face PvE challenges before competing to exfil.
PlayStation first-party game sales show a decline since 2020
Sony's first-party PlayStation game sales have seen a consistent decline since 2020, dropping from 58.4 million units in FY2020 to 28.9 million in FY2024, with a slight increase to 32.1 million in FY2025. This trend coincides with the launch of the PlayStation 5 and the performance of titles like The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima, while more recent releases like Astro Bot and Concord have had mixed results. Hardware sales for the PlayStation 5 have also decreased year-on-year.
Marathon's experimental new mode lets you scavenge alone, but only for a little while
Bungie has launched a new experimental mode for Marathon called Sponsored Survival as part of its Season 2 update. This mode allows a single player to scavenge and fight bots in a low-risk environment for 18 minutes before facing other players or new enemy types. The developer is also testing a second PvE mode and considering a purely PvP-focused mode in the future.
Bungie experiments by adding casual PvP-lite mode to Marathon
Bungie is introducing a new experimental mode called Sponsored Survival to Marathon, which reduces the emphasis on player versus player combat for a more relaxed experience. This mode will be available during the free-to-access Open Play week from June 2 to June 9. Bungie is testing this mode to cater to different playstyles and gather feedback for potential future additions to the live service shooter.
Marathon Season 2 takes Bungie's brutal new shooter one step closer to PvE with a "Sponsored Survival" mode that's "more PVP-lite" and a "low-risk way to play"
Bungie has detailed a new "Sponsored Survival" mode for its upcoming shooter Marathon, which blends Player vs. Environment (PvE) elements with a "PVP-lite" approach. This experimental mode aims to offer a lower-risk way to play, with a full PvE mode planned for later in Season 2.
