Marathon Season 2 Launches with Free Trial and Major Reset
Marathon's second season, titled Nightfall, has officially launched, introducing a significant player progress wipe and new horror-themed content. A week-long free trial is available for PC and console players to experience the updated extraction shooter. Bungie has also announced Season 3 will arrive on September 22, 2026.
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Marathon Season 2 release date confirmed alongside how wipes work and what carries over
Bungie has announced that Marathon's Season 2, titled NIGHTFALL, will launch on June 2, with a full reveal planned for the week of May 25. The season will introduce a new playable map called The Night Marsh, a new Runner shell, new weapons, and a system for customizing Runner shell stats called The Cradle. Season 1 will conclude with update 1.0.9, which includes guaranteed key drops, guaranteed map events, and changes to Key Templates. Season 2 will feature the game's first seasonal reset, with cosmetics, weapon styles, titles, and emblems carrying over, while player levels and inventory will be wiped.
Marathon Season 2: Nightfall will begin on June 2nd
Bungie announced that Marathon Season 2, titled Nightfall, will begin on June 2nd, bringing a seasonal reset for player levels and faction progress. The update includes a new zone, Runner Shell, weapons, customization options, and quality-of-life improvements. Preparations for the season end include guaranteed key drops and increased enemy presence.
Marathon Season 2: NIGHTFALL Starts June 2nd, Full Reveal Coming May 25th
Bungie's Marathon will launch its second season, NIGHTFALL, on June 2nd, featuring new content including a Runner Shell, weapons, and a nighttime version of the Dire Marsh map. A full reveal is scheduled for May 25th. The update also includes changes to map events, Warden drops, and increased Faction EXP.
Marathon’s controversial WSTR shotgun receives further changes in latest update
Bungie has released a new update for Marathon, focusing on further adjustments to the WSTR Combat Shotgun. The update increases the shotgun's base damage and damage against AI targets, while slightly reducing its critical multiplier and damage falloff rate. This patch also includes various bug fixes and other minor gameplay adjustments.
Marathon Changes Announced
Bungie has announced changes to its extraction shooter Marathon, doubling the inventory capacity for Depleted Patch Kits and Depleted Shield Charges. These adjustments aim to reduce the game's punishing difficulty for new players.
Marathon Gets A New Content-Filled Mid-Season Update and Displate Partnership
Marathon has received a mid-season update introducing new rewards, a 'Stay Together' feature for inviting past teammates, and the limited-time C.A.R.R.I. Protocol event. The update also includes a collaboration with Displate for new in-game designs and a Collector's Edition available from the Bungie store.
Extraction shooter Marathon wings out a Mid-Season 1 Update
Bungie has released a mid-season update for its extraction shooter Marathon, introducing new content and improvements. Patch 1.0.6 includes balance tweaks, a refreshed season pass with more rewards, enhancements to recon shells, a new Mercy kit, a self-revive item, and a new activity called the C.A.R.R.I. protocol.
"The most fun I've had in the last week playing" - Marathon players react to the mid-season update, and its new friendly-first features
Marathon has received a mid-season update introducing the C.A.R.R.I feature, which rewards players for assisting others with contracts and extracting together. While some players have embraced the new friendly mechanics, finding it to be the most fun they've had recently, others report that the core playerbase remains largely unchanged, with some even exploiting the system. The update also includes balance changes and a new experimental game mode.
Marathon’s Latest Update Adds Mercy Kits, C.A.R.R.I., and New Runner Skins in Rewards Pass
Bungie has released a mid-season update for Marathon, introducing new features like Mercy Kits for reviving teammates and C.A.R.R.I. for earning commendations. The update also adds new cosmetic skins to the Rewards Pass and increases XP and faction reputation for solo players. Additionally, the Perimeter map has been updated for solo players with tailored contracts.
Marathon mid-season update adds C.A.R.R.I. protocol and new rewards – here’s what’s in the latest patch
Bungie has released a mid-season update for Marathon, introducing the C.A.R.R.I. protocol to enhance player rewards and progression. The update includes balance tweaks, new weapons and implants, and refreshed Season Pass rewards for both free and premium tracks.
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 Mid-Season Update Is Live Now, Introducing the C.A.R.R.I. Protocol
Marathon has released its first mid-season update, introducing the C.A.R.R.I. protocol, balance adjustments, and new rewards. The update includes buffs to the Recon shell, new weapon chips and implants, and earnable Arachne faction styles. A new Displate collection and Collector's Edition are also available.
Marathon Gets New Experimental Mode
Bungie is introducing a new experimental mode for Marathon next week designed to ease new players into the game. This mode will require all participants to start with only the basic free sponsored kits.
Roadmaps and Plans
The Marathon Development Team announced a mid-season update planned for April 14, featuring notable changes and updates. They also clarified that there will not be a 'Dead by Daylight 2'.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Bungie is preparing updates for its upcoming game Marathon, focusing on implementing a solo revive feature and overhauling combat mechanics. These changes aim to enhance the player experience in the highly anticipated title.
Marathon Season 1 Ranked mode countdown: Exact release date and time
Bungie is launching the Ranked mode for Marathon Season 1 on Saturday, March 21, available on PC and consoles. This mode will be a weekend-exclusive beta experience, requiring players to reach Runner level 25 and offering distinct matchmaking queues based on gear and rank.
Marathon's latest update adds a locked-off fourth map, indicating a new challenge will be revealed
The game Marathon has added a fourth map called Cryo Archive, suggesting a new challenge is imminent. This development coincides with the nearing conclusion of the game's Alternate Reality Game (ARG) event.
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Marathon Launch Day: Bungie’s Sci-Fi Return Feels Like Destiny Meets Escape From Tarkov
Bungie has launched its new extraction shooter, Marathon, marking its first major new intellectual property since Destiny. The game features full crossplay and cross-save functionality across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with pre-loading available and server slam rewards for early players. Marathon aims to bring Bungie's signature gameplay design to the high-stakes extraction shooter genre, potentially redefining it.
Marathon Released
Marathon, a new extraction shooter, is now available for PC and consoles with crossplay and cross-saves. The game revives the name of the first title in the series, with the Windows edition available on Steam.