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Bungie makes Marathon less vicious as players keep leaving: update adds free solo self-revives, a way to revive enemy runners, and a "stay together" option for good teammates
Bungie has released a mid-season update for Marathon aimed at making the game more approachable and retaining players. The update introduces solo self-revives, a way to revive enemy runners with Mercy Kits, and a "stay together" option for teammates. Additionally, the beginner version of Perimeter is now solos-only until season level 12, and balance changes have been made to weapons and gear.
'Tarkov for life': After announcing a new sci-fi shooter, Escape from Tarkov's creator assures players that there's enough room in his heart for both
Nikita Buyanov, the creator of Escape from Tarkov, has clarified his involvement with the new sci-fi shooter Fragmentary Order. He assures players that Escape from Tarkov remains his life and that he continues to work on it with Battlestate Games, while Fragmentary Order is being developed by a separate company he founded to pursue his dream of creating a hard sci-fi experience.
Marathon's next experimental mode goes all in on sponsored kits, which sounds great for scaredy-cats like me
Bungie is launching a new experimental mode for Marathon called Dire Marsh - Sponsored Queue, available from April 15th to April 29th. This mode will require players to use free sponsored kits and scavenge for gear, aiming to gather data on early game economy and player progression with limited equipment. The update also includes weapon adjustments and commendations.
Choose My Adventure: The Division 2 appears to feed my multiplayer shooter need
The author expresses a strong desire for a shooter MMO and finds The Division 2 to be a satisfying experience, praising its familiar controls, measured pacing, and engaging atmosphere. Despite some reservations about the Tom Clancy universe's military deification, the game's visuals, gunplay, and rewarding looting have made a positive early impression.
Marathon mid-season update nerfs claymore drones, thermal scopes, and buffs being kind to strangers
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has received a significant mid-season update that includes nerfs to thermal scopes and claymore drones, alongside buffs to the Recon shell's abilities. The update also introduces a new in-game protocol called C.A.R.R.I. that rewards players for helping others, aiming to foster a more collaborative community.
Marathon isn't going to be the big hit Sony wants because it's just too much of a sicko game
Despite Bungie's signature gunplay and visual flair, Marathon's niche as a hardcore extraction shooter may prevent it from becoming the hit Sony desires, especially given the significant investment. The game's unforgiving nature and focus on high-stakes PvP contrasts with the broader appeal of titles like Arc Raiders. Sony's history with live-service games suggests a low tolerance for underperformance, making Marathon's long-term future uncertain unless the company proves willing to support a niche title.
Marathon Review | TheXboxHub
This review of Marathon expresses conflict due to the game's strong emphasis on PvP, which the reviewer personally dislikes, despite appreciating developer Bungie's past work. The game features an extraction shooter loop with PvPvE elements, where players must gather gear and extract, risking loss upon death. While visually similar to Destiny, the reviewer finds the high barrier to entry and reliance on uncooperative random teammates to be significant drawbacks for non-PvP players.
Bungie’s Marathon Gets Dark New Trailer Showing Tau Ceti IV Colony
Bungie has released a new trailer for their upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, showcasing the dark and desolate colony of Tau Ceti IV. The trailer emphasizes survival horror elements, rival Runners, and environmental storytelling. Marathon is confirmed for PC and PlayStation 5, with proximity chat and PvPvE mechanics highlighted as key features.
Far Far West is a chaotic co-op FPS where robots fight magical horrors that’s hitting early access April 28
Far Far West, a PvE co-op first-person shooter featuring robots in a Wild West setting battling magical horrors, is launching into Steam early access on April 28th. The game allows up to four players to team up for bounty hunts and survival against hordes of undead enemies, with character progression through weapon and spell upgrades. A positive reception was noted from its Steam Next Fest demo.
Epic Games is working on an Arc Raiders-like Disney extraction shooter slated to release by the end of the year
Epic Games is reportedly developing an extraction shooter in partnership with Disney, featuring Disney characters and expected to launch by November. The game is described as being similar to Embark Studios' Arc Raiders. Some sources have raised concerns about the project's quality and originality, though Epic Games and Disney have stated their long-term collaboration is progressing well.
A new Metro game is coming, and it’s getting revealed via Xbox First Look
A new Metro game, tentatively titled Metro 2039, has been revealed with a teaser clip and will receive a full trailer premiere on April 16th via the Xbox YouTube channel. The game is expected to be set in 2039, and a Steam sale is currently running for existing Metro titles to celebrate the announcement.
Epic is reportedly cooking up a Disney extraction shooter, and suggestions staff are lukewarm on it are 'not reflective of the ambitions of the Disney collaboration'
Epic Games is reportedly developing an extraction shooter in collaboration with Disney, despite internal lukewarm reception. This project is part of a larger deal that includes at least two more games. The news follows recent layoffs at Epic, attributed by CEO Tim Sweeney to challenges in maintaining Fortnite's engagement and profitability.
Fragmentary Order is the new sci-fi themed ‘Tarkov in space’ game Nikita was teasing
Fragmentary Order, a new sci-fi extraction shooter described as 'Tarkov in space,' has been revealed by developer Nikita. The game is set in 2251, where a powerful organization called the Core controls humanity amidst intergalactic conflict. Players take on the role of clone assets undertaking dangerous combat missions with persistent gear loss, similar to Escape From Tarkov.
Report: Epic hoping to reinvigorate Fortnite with Disney-themed extraction shooter
Epic Games is reportedly developing a Fortnite-based extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, slated for a November 2026 release. This project is part of a larger collaboration with Disney, which invested $1.5 billion into Epic. Despite internal concerns about originality and waning engagement in Fortnite, Epic Games maintains an ambitious timeline for building a new entertainment universe.
Epic uppges göra Arc Raiders-likt spel med Disney-karaktärer
Epic Games is reportedly developing a new extraction shooter similar to Arc Raiders, featuring Disney characters. While the gameplay mechanics are said to lack originality, the project is tentatively slated for a November release. This potential collaboration follows Disney's 2014 investment in Epic Games.
Epic Games Working on ARC Raiders-Style Shooter Starring Disney Characters, Out This Year – Rumor
Epic Games is reportedly developing an extraction shooter starring Disney characters, described as similar to ARC Raiders and slated for release by November. This project is a priority due to Disney's $1.5 billion investment. Internal feedback suggests the game may not be highly original, and other games in development are facing challenges.
Report: Epic are making a Disney extraction shooter
Epic Games is reportedly developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, potentially set within the Fortnite universe. This project is one of three games stemming from Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic. The report also touches on recent layoffs at Epic Games due to declining Fortnite engagement and increased operational costs.
Epic set to release Arc Raiders-like extraction shooter with Disney characters by the end of the year
Epic Games is reportedly developing an extraction shooter similar to Arc Raiders, featuring Disney characters, with a planned release by the end of the year. Despite internal concerns about gameplay originality, Epic and Disney are committed to their long-term collaboration, which aims to build a connected universe of gaming and entertainment experiences.
Following mass layoffs, Epic are reportedly putting their hopes on a Disney extraction shooter
Epic Games is reportedly developing a Disney-themed extraction shooter, set to release in November, as part of a $1.5 billion deal. This comes after significant layoffs at Epic and internal concerns about the originality of the game's mechanics. The company aims to build a new universe of Disney experiences despite aggressive timelines and past product release issues.
Epic Games reportedly developing Disney-themed extraction shooter
Epic Games is reportedly developing a Disney-themed extraction shooter, the first of three games funded by Disney's $1.5 billion investment. The game, described as similar to ARC Raiders, will feature Disney characters battling enemies to reach an extraction point and is slated for a November 2026 release. Despite internal concerns about originality and middling reviews for other projects, Epic Games stated the report does not reflect the collaboration's ambitions.
