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Marathon post-launch content includes free seasonal updates, new Runner shell, and more
Bungie detailed the post-launch content plans for their upcoming PvPvE survival extraction shooter, Marathon, which launches on March 5 for PlayStation 5 and other platforms. The game will feature free seasonal updates for all players, with seasonal resets for gameplay progression but retaining earned cosmetics and titles. Content includes new Runner shells, weapons, maps like Cryo Archive, and a Ranked mode.
Players were responsible for over 55% of kills during Marathon's Server Slam, I guess to protect their precious 384,866 drinkable cheeseburgers and 145,822 bottles of alien milk
Bungie released statistics from the Marathon Server Slam, revealing that over 55% of player deaths were caused by other players, totaling 9,152,844 PvP kills out of 16,554,683 total deaths. The event also saw players collect 145,822 cases of Premium Tick Milk and 384,866 Drinkable Cheeseburgers. The exfiltration rates for maps like Dire Marsh were notably low, with only a 35.6% success rate.
Extraction Shooters Explained – What Kind of Game is Marathon? - IGN
The extraction shooter genre, popularized by games like Escape from Tarkov, is explained as a gameplay loop where players enter a map to find loot and complete objectives, then must extract before dying to keep their gear. Bungie's upcoming Marathon is highlighted as a new entry in the genre, alongside other notable titles like Arc Raiders and Hunt: Showdown. The article discusses the core mechanics, the risk of losing gear upon death, and the evolution of the genre.
Marathon vs ARC Raiders – is this town big enough for both shooters?
This article compares Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon with the recently released ARC Raiders, highlighting their fundamental differences despite both being in the same genre. While ARC Raiders is noted as the more mature and currently better-received game with a focus on PvE and deeper progression, Marathon emphasizes faster-paced PvPvE combat and a hero-shooter-like buildcrafting system.
Marathon dev Bungie responds to Server Slam feedback, particularly around UI, PC performance, and more
Bungie is addressing player feedback from Marathon's Server Slam, focusing on UI improvements, PC performance issues, and network error codes. The developer is gathering input on various aspects including PvP frequency, movement, and in-game economy to ensure a smooth launch on March 5th.
Marathon – Open Beta (PC, Xbox & Playtstation) | Alpha Beta Gamer
An open beta for Marathon, a PvPvE extraction shooter from the creators of Halo and Destiny, is now available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. Players take on the role of bio-cybernetic Runners, scavenging for loot in a derelict colony while engaging in tense exploration and fast-paced combat. The playtest allows for both solo and crewed infiltration, with proximity chat enabling temporary alliances and betrayals. The beta will conclude on March 2nd.
Space Marine 2 gets new “Techmarine” update
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have released a new 'Techmarine' update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. This update introduces the Techmarine class, specializing in crowd control and area defense with new weapons and perks. The update also includes Season Pass 2 cosmetics and the Chapter Voice Pack 1 with over 1300 new voice lines.
PUBG's extraction shooter spin-off, Black Budget, is finally going to be playable next month
Krafton and PUBG Studios have announced that PUBG: Black Budget, an extraction shooter spin-off of PUBG: Battlegrounds, will begin its first closed alpha tests on PC in December. The tests will run from December 12-14 and December 19-21, available to players in North America, Europe, and Asia. The game is described as a tactical extraction shooter with PvPvE elements, focusing on exploration and discovery on a mysterious island trapped in a time loop.
Arc Raiders' first new map arrives this month, bringing even more Arc units, just as the game casually breaks its own Steam record again
Arc Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, has seen a surge in player numbers, breaking its own Steam concurrent player record multiple times. The game is set to receive its first post-launch map, Stella Montis, this month, along with new Arc units, community unlock events, quests, and gameplay items. Future updates in December will include a Snowfall Map Condition, Flickering Flames event, and the reveal of the Expedition Departure Window for voluntary character wipes, as well as a new Raider Deck battle pass.
