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Marathon prepares ranked mode with its latest patch, a pricey loot-a-thon with a catch
Bungie 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.
Marathon 1.0.5 Update Nerfs WSTR Shotgun Ahead of Cryo Archive — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Bungie 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.
Marathon’s Ranked Mode Goes Trials of Osiris Route With Weekend Availability, Starts March 21st
Bungie 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 Creatures
Bungie'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.
I'm playing Marathon like a single-player stealth sim, and after 70 hours of sneaking I'm begging you to try a…
The author discusses their experience playing Marathon as a single-player stealth experience, finding it a viable and enjoyable playstyle despite its multiplayer focus. This approach has improved their confidence in PvP encounters by emphasizing situational awareness and tactical movement, drawing parallels to stealth games like Dishonored.
New Arc Raiders Patch Finally Takes Aim at the Il Toro to Make it Feel 'More Like a Weapon of Its Rarity' - IGN
Embark Studios has released Arc Raiders update 1.20.0, which includes balance adjustments for the Il Toro shotgun and a reduction in the sell price of energy clips. The update aims to make the Il Toro feel more appropriate for its rarity and to rebalance in-game economy. The patch is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Does Marathon's story have you confused? This fan-made timeline is a fantastic way to figure it all out
A fan-created timeline website, timeline.bumgie, has been developed to help players understand the complex story of the Marathon video game series. The timeline covers all major events from the original 1994 game through Marathon 2, Marathon Infinity, Pathways Into Darkness, and the upcoming 2026 title, Marathon. While not essential for enjoying the new game, understanding the series' lore enhances the experience.
Marathon’s endgame map may be on the verge of unlocking as its community bands together to solve complex ARG
Bungie's Marathon is nearing the unlock of its endgame map, Cryo Archive, as the community works to solve a complex Alternate Reality Game (ARG). The ARG has revealed teaser videos and details about the new map, which requires players to be level 25 and have unlocked all factions. The community's progress suggests a release date announcement is imminent, potentially this weekend, two weeks after the game's launch.
New Marathon update takes players closer to finally unlocking the Cryo Archive map, once they figure out more…
Bungie's new FPS Marathon is nearing the unlock of the Cryo Archive map through an ongoing Alternate Reality Game (ARG). Players have been solving seven intricate puzzles, with the latest update bringing them closer to accessing this new area. The challenges are designed to reward dedicated players and encourage deep engagement with the game's lore and factions.
LOUD and SuperGaming Launch Prime Rush in Brazil, Bringing Battle Royale and Extraction Gameplay for Mobile
Prime Rush, a new mobile shooter combining battle royale and extraction gameplay, has launched in Brazil for Android and iOS. Developed by SuperGaming in partnership with LOUD's parent company Spacecaps, the game features a dual win condition, new Brazilian heroes, and tactical abilities. It launches with Ranked Season 1 and the Street Legends Battle Pass.
Marathon's latest update adds a locked-off fourth map, indicating the extraction shooter's hardest challenge will soon be revealed
Marathon's latest update introduces a locked-off fourth map called Cryo Archive, signaling the imminent release of the extraction shooter's most challenging content. This update coincides with the unlocking of the sixth stage in the game's ongoing Alternate Reality Game (ARG), which provides hints about the requirements for accessing the new map, including contacting in-game factions and reaching level 25.
Marathon review: Brilliant extraction tension and frustration - Notebookcheck
Bungie's Marathon is a tense PvPvE extraction shooter available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players take on contracts as cybernetic Runners on Tau Ceti IV, battling AI and human opponents while attempting to exfiltrate with their loot.
Marathon review: Brilliant extraction tension and frustration - Notebookcheck
Marathon offers brilliant extraction tension and satisfying gunplay, though its user interface is a weak point. Despite its unforgiving nature, players generally feel a sense of progress even after dying frequently. The game's sound design is particularly praised, and its art direction has grown on many players.
Nakwon: Last Paradise Experiences Significant Increase in Player Interest - GameHaunt
Nakwon: Last Paradise, an upcoming zombie extraction shooter from MINTROCKET, saw over 33,000 concurrent players during a recent Steam playtest. The game, set in a post-apocalyptic Seoul, emphasizes stealth and sound-based enemy AI, differentiating itself from faster-paced shooters. MINTROCKET plans to use playtest data to refine the game's economy and balance before its full PC launch, with potential console ports to follow.
Arc Raiders and Marathon Finally Taught Me to Let Go of My Loot
The author reflects on their experiences with extraction shooters Arc Raiders and Marathon, concluding that the core gameplay loop teaches players to detach from collected loot. This lesson is learned through repeated failed attempts to retain items after unsuccessful runs.
I'm slowly trying to reverse-engineer Marathon's incredible art style - and have come to realise why I love it
This article analyzes the distinctive art style of the game Marathon, exploring how its layered aesthetic, inspired by various sources like Iceland landscapes, global supply chains, and retro-futuristic designs, creates a unique and coherent visual experience. The author details how elements from different inspirations are combined to evoke a sense of complex logistics and manufacturing within the game's surreal sci-fi setting.
