Marathon
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Is PVE Enough To Save Marathon?
PVE has now been confirmed by Bungie, but it might be too little too late for the struggling extraction shooter.
TheGamer
Marathon 'Warden Hunt' Update Adds New Enemy, Changes Spawns, and Boosts XP
As Marathon approaches the end of its current season, Bungie is remixing the traditional experience with a new Warden Hunt update, providing a fresh experience and making it much more rewarding. After launching back in March, Season 1 has been a big learning moment for Bungie as game director Joe...
Steam NewsMarathon 'Warden Hunt' Update Adds New Enemy, Changes Spawns, and Boosts XP
Bungie releases a new update for Marathon, increasing runner and faction XP gains, a new enemy to fight, as well as brand-new encounters.
Game Rant
Marathon Update 1.0.9 patch notes add Warden Hunts and XP boosts
See what's new in the May 19, 2026 update for Bungie's Marathon.
Shacknews
The Hunt Community Charity Event returns May 22! Register now!
Starting May 22, the Borderlands 4 streams on Twitch will look a little different! The Borderlands community is coming together for The Hunt, the world’s largest gaming scavenger hunt and charity-stream marathon benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Over the course of 10 days, you’ll...
Steam News
Habitual Destiny 2 players are feeling lost amid latest drought and Bungie’s Marathon focus
Destiny 2 players are struggling with the game’s lack of content lately, and while it’s definitely a “first-world problem” to have, I can sympathize. As a former habitual player, I have felt their pain. When a game becomes a part of your daily routine (for better or worse), it can feel like there’s...
Steam News
Habitual Destiny 2 players are feeling lost amid latest drought and Bungie’s Marathon focus
Destiny 2 players are struggling with the game's lack of content lately, and while it's definitely a "first-world problem" to have, I can sympathize. As a former habitual player, I have felt their pain. When a game becomes a part of your daily routine (for better or worse), it can feel like there's...
Destructoid
Games Workshop fully reveals 11th Edition in a 12 hour live Warhammer 40k marathon next week
On May 25, Games Workshop plans to broadcast the first ever public games of Warhammer 40k 11th edition, with a 12 hour long livestream of exhibition matches. The headline bout is a rematch of the 2025 World Championships finals, between Richard Siegler, the reigning Warhammer 40k World Champion,...
Steam News
I Marathoned All Mainline Grand Theft Auto Games Ahead of GTA 6, and Here is My Official Ranking
After finishing the mainline Grand Theft Auto series for the first time, here is my official ranking for the series ahead of GTA 6.
Game Rant
PlayStation’s Single-Player Games Will Stay PlayStation Exclusives With No PC Ports, CEO Herman Hulst Reportedly Told Staff Today
Back in March, a report from Bloomberg pointed to PlayStation moving away from bringing its first-party, narrative-driven single-player games like God of War, Ghost of Yotei, Saros, and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet to PC. Multiplayer games like Marathon and Helldivers 2 will still head to...
Wccftech
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Takes The Top Spot At This Year’s SGDQ
Pragmata, Saros and Mouse P.I. join the beloved speedrunning charity marathon
Kotaku
Pokémon GO Events This Week: May 18–24, 2026
Pokémon GO’s May 18-24 week sees us enter the final month of the season of Memories in Motion! A quieter week is ahead, with the final day of the Spring Marathon, and ending with Mega Falinks making their debut in Pokémon GO debut. Plus the weekly rotating Raid Hours, Dynamax Battles and Mega...
PokemonGoHub
Marathon Player Counts Fall Below Destiny 2
Marathon released on March 5 on PC and consoles.
TheGamer
Why is Tau Ceti the sci-fi setting for Marathon, Project Hail Mary, and more?
Tau Ceti is the star system of choice for Marathon, Project Hail Mary, and Directive 8020, among others. Here's why.
Polygon
Mortal Kombat 2 Might Not Be Perfect, But It Fixes The First Movie’s Biggest Flaw
Video game adaptations can be a tricky beast. They can either go the prestige route like The Last of Us with its Emmy-nominated television series, or be a dreadful reference marathon such as The Minecraft Movie. While 2021’s Mortal Kombat film had a myriad of issues, such as the lack of the...
GameSpot
Mortal Kombat 2 Might Not Be Perfect, But It Fixes The First Movie's Biggest Flaw
Video game adaptations can be a tricky beast. They can either go the prestige route like The Last of Us with its Emmy-nominated television series, or be a dreadful reference marathon such as The Minecraft Movie. While 2021’s Mortal Kombat film had a myriad of issues, such as the lack of the...
GameSpot
Marathon's New PvE Mode is an Economic Disaster Waiting to Happen
Bungie confirms plans to experiment with PVE-Only Mode in Marathon Season 2.
DualShockers
Summer Games Done Quick Returns This July And The Full Schedule Features Speedruns For Balatro, Super Mario 64, And More
Games Done Quick (GDQ) has announced that its flagship speedrunning marathon, Summer Games Done Quick, will return to Minneapolis this July to benefit Doctors Without Borders. The full schedule has been released and will feature a wide range of speedruns from July 5 to July 11, including a...
Game Informer
Marathon's Game Director admits it's "overwhelming to learn" and too sweaty
For a very specific segment of the extraction shooter crowd, Marathon has landed incredibly strongly, with Bungie's trademark FPS combat backed up by a very firm sense of identity and world building. In a new blog post, however, Game Director Joe Ziegler concedes that its appeal might be too niche...
Steam News
Killing Marathon would be self-sabotage for Sony
Opinion | Bungie's shooter is rehabilitating PlayStation's reputation for first-party quality
Steam NewsKilling Marathon would be self-sabotage for Sony
Opinion | Bungie's shooter is rehabilitating PlayStation's reputation for first-party quality
GamesRadarMarathon Season 2 Adds Two Experimental PvE Modes, a New Matchmaking System, and More Vault Space
Bungie is also working on a brand-new zone that dabbles more in "alien elements and mind warping debuffs" for the future.
GamingBolt
Marathon's Game Director admits it's "overwhelming to learn" and too sweaty
Bungie’s Joe Ziegler lays out the future plans for Marathon updates, including PvE modes and more ways to chill in the extraction shooter.
PCGamesN
Bungie Is Looking To Expand Marathon's Appeal With "Chill" New PvE Modes
Marathon developer Bungie has revealed plans to revitalize the game ahead of its Season 2 launch and beyond. These plans include a massive amount of gameplay tweaks, though Bungie isn't getting too specific just yet. But what we do know--based on a recent blog post announcing the upcoming...
GameSpot
Marathon: Bungie Will Test PvE-Only Mode In Season 2, And Other Things We Learned From Its Roadmap
Bungie revealed earlier this week that Season 2 of Marathon will begin on June 2. Ahead of the new season's start, the studio has released a massive blog post detailing plans for Season 2 and beyond, what went wrong with Season 1, what went well, and more. Perhaps the biggest surprise in the post...
Game Informer
Marathon is Getting an Experimental PvE-Only Mode in Season 2, as Bungie Looks to Expand its Player Base
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, will start its Season 2 on June 2, 2026, and with that comes a lot of changes to the game. Every player will have their Vaults completely wiped as each new season brings with it a seasonal reset, new content will enter the game, and, just as Bungie did in...
Wccftech
Marathon "overwhelming" for newcomers, director admits as plans for PvE and PvP-lite modes revealed
Marathon game director Joe Ziegler has shared some of Bungie's plans to improve its divisive extraction shooter, which include the introduction of PvE and PvP-lite game modes as alternatives to the "overwhelming" core experience. Read more
Eurogamer
Bungie attempts to broaden extraction shooter Marathon’s appeal with PvE modes
Two months after its launch in March, Marathon’s struggled to be the kind of hit that Bungie hoped it would be — particularly after the studio’s mega-success with the Destiny franchise. In either a shrewd move or a desperate course correction, the studio announced a flurry of plans for the game’s...
Massively OverpoweredMarathon is getting a dedicated PvE and lite modes in Season 2
The post Marathon is getting a dedicated PvE and lite modes in Season 2 appeared first on The Escapist.
The Escapist
Marathon Players are About to Learn What Extraction Shooters are All About
Bungie gives Marathon players a friendly reminder that the end of the season is rapidly approaching as the Nightfall reveal event is also confirmed.
Game Rant
Marathon Devs Reveal How They're Tackling the Game's Biggest Problems
Bungie has just released a lengthy blog post discussing Marathon's launch, the initial reception to it, and the future of the Sci-Fi extraction shooter. More specifically, this Bungie blog post candidly addresses some key issues that players have had with Marathonduring its first few months on the...
Steam NewsMarathon Devs Reveal How They're Tackling the Game's Biggest Problems
Marathon is heading into its second season, and ahead of the big reset Bungie has offered a candid statement regarding the game's launch.
Game Rant
Bungie promises major changes coming to Marathon including PvE game modes
Following a rocky launch, Bungie have announced that major sweeping changes are coming to Marathon in Season 2 and beyond, including the addition of PvE. Bungie promises major changes coming to Marathon including PvE game modes first appeared on KitGuru.
KitGuru
Marathon Reveals New PVE Mode and Big Plans for the Future
Marathon is attempting to broaden its playerbase with new offerings, such as a PVE-only mode. Depending on who you ask, Marathon has struck a chord with a dedicated playerbase, but may not have the wide appeal. It seems Bungie is acutely aware of the fact that it may need to expand its audience to...
Steam NewsMarathon Reveals New PVE Mode and Big Plans for the Future
Marathon is attempting to broaden its playerbase with new offerings, such as a PVE-only mode.
IGN
A PvE-only mode is coming to Marathon as Bungie lays out plans for seasons 3, 4 and 5
"We want to evolve Marathon as a whole."
PC Gamer
Bungie’s plans for growing Marathon’s ‘strong core community,’ including a PvE-only mode, sound like just what the game needs
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is a good but extremely niche game, so while its review scores are high, the player base is not as large as the studio nor its owner PlayStation was hoping for. I like Marathon, but I'm worried for its future. I said as much yesterday. But after reading a new,...
Steam News
Marathon is getting a "PVE-only mode" as Bungie responds to the state of the game
An even more PvP-focused mode is also under consideration
Steam NewsMarathon is getting a "PVE-only mode" as Bungie responds to the state of the game
An even more PvP-focused mode is also under consideration
GamesRadarBungie’s plans for growing Marathon’s ‘strong core community’ sounds like just what the game needs
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is a good but extremely niche game, so while its review scores are high, the player base is not as large as the studio nor its owner PlayStation was hoping for. I like Marathon, but I'm worried for its future. I said as much yesterday. But after reading a new,...
Destructoid
Marathon Reveals An Ambitious Blueprint For Making It A Game More People Want To Play
Bungie outlined new experiments with PVE and progression to widen the player pool
Kotaku
Marathon Player Gets Banned For A Month After Taking Griefing To New Heights: ‘I Made A Mistake And Did Something F*cked Up’
Bungie dishes out punishment for viral Cryo Archive raid exploit
Kotaku
Bungie set a date for Marathon season 2 and ramp up the challenge for the end of the current one
In the blink of an eye, Marathon season 2 is almost upon us. Bungie have shared more concrete words of what to expect in the upcoming season, titled Nightfall, mostly related to how the big reset will work, but also how this season will be wrapping up too. Read more
Rock Paper Shotgun
What is the release date for Marathon Season 2? Answered
The first seasonal wipe.
Dot Esports
What is the Marathon Season 2 release date?
The Season 2 release of Marathon is on the horizon, and now we have an exact date.
Shacknews
Prepare for Marathon's first major progress wipe as Bungie announces season 2 start date and details
Bungie has announced the release date for Marathon's second season, which is bringing far-reaching progress wipes that'll reset its playerbase to the same starting point. Read more
Eurogamer
Marathon Season 2 Detailed
Marathon developer Bungie has unveiled what, exactly, will change as Season 2 begins, teasing "liberated chaos" as players "know a fresh start is just around the corner" when update 1.0.9 drops next Tuesday (May 19). "Runners continue to pillage what isn’t theirs across Tau Ceti, and the UESC is...
Steam NewsMarathon Season 2 Detailed
Marathon developer Bungie has unveiled what, exactly, will change as Season 2 begins, teasing "liberated chaos" as players "know a fresh start is just around the corner" when update 1.0.9 drops next Tuesday (May 19).
IGN
Bungie is turning Marathon's loot dial to 11 ahead of its first wipe, opening up Cryo Archive 24/7
The time has come to actually use all the good stuff in your vault.
PC Gamer
June 2 is Officially the End of an Era For Marathon
Come the start of June, the Marathon community can expect some massive changes for their hero shooter of choice.
Game Rant
Marathon Season 2 Arrives June 2 as the Seasonal Reset Sets Up the Biggest Test Yet for Bungie’s Extraction Shooter
When Marathon launched back in March, and after the launch of Cryo Archive, outside of dwindling player numbers, the dark cloud hanging over the game has been the question of how players will deal with Bungie's promise of seasonal resets. Of course, we don't know how that'll go until it happens,...
Wccftech
Marathon Season 2 Begins Next Month, Here's What You Need To Know About The End Of Season 1
Bungie has revealed that Season 2 of its first-person extraction shooter Marathon will begin next month on June 2. Ahead of the new season, the team has detailed the finale update for Season 1, alongside information Runners should know about the progression reset and more. Season 2, dubbed...
Game Informer
Marathon's First Wipe Is Just A Few Weeks Away, Here's What Carries Over
Marathon Season 2 will start June 2, bringing the first seasonal wipe to Bungie's extraction shooter and resetting the playing field. Bungie revealed the news in its latest blog post, taking the time to further spell out what exactly will, and will not, carry over between seasons and what players...
GameSpot
Quick Bites: Espathra in PvP
Let’s just jump straight into today’s “Quick Bites” analysis on ESPATHRA, the featured new release during this current Spring Marathon event. And by way of introduction, I’ll just say right up front that this is one of those “let’s examine what makes something bad and other things good” type of...
PokemonGoHub
Marathon Season 2 release date confirmed alongside how wipes work and what carries over
The post Marathon Season 2 release date confirmed alongside how wipes work and what carries over appeared first on The Escapist.
The Escapist
Marathon season 2 begins in 3 weeks, but I fear it won’t be nearly enough to move the needle
Bungie has begun ramping up towards the second season of its extraction shooter Marathon, but I don't think I care all that much, unfortunately. Season two, "Nightfall," really needs to bring some heat to get players back in the game and keep its dedicated players invested, especially after a...
DestructoidMarathon Season 2: NIGHTFALL Starts June 2nd, Full Reveal Coming May 25th
In the meantime, players will see new PoIs and guaranteed Map Events. Cryo Archive is also open daily from May 21st till season end.
GamingBolt
Pokémon Go 'Spring Marathon' event guide
As part of the Pokémon Go "Spring Marathon" event, you can hatch eggs or complete the Go Pass to find Flittle.
Polygon
Marathon reconsiders bug abuse approach after player uses Cryo Archive exploit to butcher an entire team
One Marathon player posted a video of them utilizing a Cryo Archive exploit to take down a squad, prompting Bungie to rethink its strategy.
PCGamesN
Is Espathra Worth Building in Pokémon GO? Full Meta Breakdown!
The Spring Marathon event brings with it the debut of Flittle, the Frill Pokémon from Paldea. With 50 Flittle candies, you can evolve it into Espathra, the Ostrich Pokémon, that looks absolutely ready to strut into battle. The big question is, is Espathra actually worth all that walking, candy, and...
PokemonGoHubMarathon Review
For years, the name Bungie has been synonymous with first-person shooters that take place in outer space. In the 2000s, Bungie became a household name due to the massive success of the original Halo games. After the mixed reception of Halo Reach, many started to wonder what was next for Bungie. In...
Niche GamerPokémon GO Events This Week: 11 – 17 May 2026
Pokémon GO’s May 11-17 week sees us enter the final month of the season of Memories in Motion! Welcome Spring with the Spring Marathon, and enjoy Deino Community Day Classic. Plus the weekly rotating Raid Hours, Dynamax Battles and Mega Raids. ⭐Highlights Raid Boss Change (May 13): Pheromosa,...
PokemonGoHub
Why You Shouldn't Wait for Season 2 To Get Back Into Marathon
Any Marathon players that have been waiting for Season 2 to give it another go may want to reconsider, as a recent change is a gamechanger.
Game Rant
Marathon's struggles lead Sony to take $560 million loss on Bungie
Sony's acquisition of Bungie isn't paying off. As Marathon struggles and Destiny 2 flails, the PlayStation company reveals big losses on Bungie.
Polygon
Bungie Responsible For $560 Million Loss on Sony Earnings Report
It's not just Marathon's fault that Sony is losing money from their Bungie investment.
DualShockersSony Aims to “Improve the Performance” of Marathon by Focusing on Content, Player Acquisition
Sony CFO Lin Tao has said that, while Bungie's acquisition has led to losses, the critical reception for Marathon has been quite strong.
GamingBolt
Latest Sony Financials Do Not Look Good for Destiny, Marathon Dev Bungie
Sony's latest financial reports officially acknowledge that Bungie is a massive net loss for the company, with hundreds of millions on the line.
Game Rant
Marathon and Destiny developer Bungie underperformed last year, causing a $765 million impairment loss for PlayStation
Sony has reported that Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon, and the poor performance of Destiny 2, has incurred a roughly $765m impairment loss last financial year. Read more
Eurogamer
Sony took a $765 million impairment loss in FY25 on the $3.6 billion Bungie acquisition
The makers of Marathon and Destiny 2 continue to be a weakness of Sony's Game & Network Services segment.
Shacknews
Marathon Director Says Bungie Has 'Years-Long' Story Plans
In discussing Marathon's future, creative director Julia Nardin reveals that the studio has plans for the game's narrative for years to come.
Game Rant
Bungie Insists Marathon Has A Years-Long Story Ahead Of It
Marathon's longer-term survival may or may not be in question, but Bungie has things figured out regardless.
TheGamerMarathon’s Story Has a Plan “Over The Next Few Years”, But Bungie Wants Players to “Help Shape It”
Creative director Julia Nardin says it's important that players can jump in at any time, with each season acting as a "new entry point."
GamingBolt
Marathon is marching toward perfection
Every patch is another step toward perfection for Marathon. The next leap will be when Bungie reigns in the grenade spam.
Shacknews
I Marathoned the Entire Dark Pictures Anthology Ahead of Directive 8020, and Here's My Official Ranking
Marathoning the entire Dark Pictures Anthology is a great way to prepare for Directive 8020, and here's how I rank all of them vs. each other.
Game Rant
Weekend Console Download Deals for May 1: Marathon goes on sale
It's the first major discount for Bungie's extraction shooter as part of the latest PlayStation and Xbox sales.
Shacknews
Marathon Just Fumbled a Golden Opportunity It May Not Get Again
With a big PlayStation release coming and going without an appearance in Marathon, it doesn’t feel like Bungie will ever pull the trigger.
Game Rant
Marathon Addresses Player Feedback and Reveals Upcoming Game Adjustments
Bungie digs into player feedback for Marathon, revealing some of the top concerns as well as how it will be fixing things in the future.
Game Rant
Marathon Update Makes Adjustments to Popular Weapon and Cryo Archive Map
Marathon changes one of its most beloved weapons without outright nerfing it, as well as changing how the infamous Cryo Archive endgame map works.
Game RantMarathon Was Reportedly Played by 2.2 Million Players in Launch Month, 1.1 Million on PC
A report by analytics firm Ampere has indicated that Marathon was able to get 660,000 players on PS5, and 525,000 on Xbox.
GamingBolt
Bungie promises changes for Marathon’s Ares, the WSTR, and grenade spam
You know that meme where someone just hands you an item over and over? Marathon matches can feel like that sometimes, according to the playerbase, except the item that people are being handed is a grenade and it doesn’t have a pin. So, you know, not the sort of thing you want to see raining down […]
Massively Overpowered
Bungie’s Marathon Reportedly Hooked 2.2 Million Players in March, With PC Almost Doubling PS5’s Numbers
Marathon, the new extraction shooter from Bungie and its first non-Destiny release since the first Destiny game launched in 2014, has had a middling start, to say the least. While it is praised by critics (myself included), it seemingly hasn't had the commercial success to match, and constant...
WccftechMarathon’s Lack of Marketing by Sony Indicates Lack of Faith, Says Former Square Enix Exec
Jacob Navok, former business director at Square Enix Holdings, noted that Sony has plenty of space to market Marathon on the PS5.
GamingBolt
Marathon's Lack Of Marketing Is Telling, Former Square Enix Exec Says
It all comes down to a lack of marketing space on PSN, one past exec opines.
TheGamer
Sony's "lack of marketing push" on Marathon "speaks to the lack of faith from the platform holder," says former Square Enix exec
"Sony owns a ton of digital real estate on the PlayStation dashboards to push Marathon"
Steam NewsSony's "lack of marketing push" on Marathon "speaks to the lack of faith from the platform holder," says former Square Enix exec
"Sony owns a ton of digital real estate on the PlayStation dashboards to push Marathon"
GamesRadar
I've given up taking a second weapon into Marathon matches, and you should too
Opinion | Stop serving unused guns on a platter to your opponents
Steam NewsI've given up taking a second weapon into Marathon matches, and you should too
Opinion | Stop serving unused guns on a platter to your opponents
GamesRadar
"What a joke" - Marathon players are losing patience after getting constantly pelted with grenades, as Bungie promises fix
Grenade spamming remains a massive problem in Marathon, despite previous nerfs from developer Bungie. Now, with players losing patience with the deluge of explosives heading their way, Bungie has promised further adjustments to stack sizes to help remedy the problem. Read more
Eurogamer
Marathon Update Gives Players One Free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit Each Week.
Marathon has tweaked its "item economy," now offering one free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit each week to make it easier to participate in its weekend-only endgame zone, the Cryo Archive. Cryo Archive doubled down on the ultra hardcore Marathon experience, with several requirements you needed to meet...
Steam NewsMarathon Update Gives Players One Free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit Each Week.
Marathon has tweaked its "item economy," now offering one free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit each week to make it easier to participate in its weekend-only endgame zone, the Cryo Archive.
IGN
Marathon is looking to save you from grenade spam and being one-shot by the Ares
Marathon update 1.0.6.2 has dropped, and it's a great time to be a WSTR enjoyer. The latest patch has rectified the overzealous nerf the combat shotty previously received. Though, to be fair, it was for good reason. Bungie's generally been hot on its changes since the FPS game launched, and the...
Steam News
Meet the woman who marathoned X-Files for 9 straight days in a bunker (and has a bonkers new Scully theory)
Meet Molly Hottle, the X-Files fan who embarked on a 9-day marathon watching the series nonstop in a desert bunker, courtesy of Pluto TV.
Polygon
New Golden Week 2026 Sale Sees Hundreds Of Games Discounted On Xbox
Including Marathon, Monster Hunter, Metal Gear and more! Our latest big new sale has just gone live on the Xbox Store! This is the Golden Week 2026 sale, which sees loads of AAA games (and indie games for that matter) being reduced for the next week until May 6th. There are plenty of highlights in...
Pure Xbox
Marathon is looking to save you from grenade spam and being one-shot by the Ares
Marathon has a bit of a grenade problem right now, while the Ares’ Prestige mod is proving too much for even the most geared players.
PCGamesN
Bungie makes Marathon's Cryo Archive map less brutal, blocking spawn rush strats and giving out one free sponsored kit every weekend
That's two pain points down for the Lose Everything Ship
Steam NewsBungie makes Marathon's Cryo Archive map less brutal, blocking spawn rush strats and giving out one free sponsored kit every weekend
That's two pain points down for the Lose Everything Ship
GamesRadar
Marathon update just made Cryo Archive Sponsored Kits a weekly freebie
Bungie's Marathon version 1.0.6.2 update is a small one that just made the game a whole lot easier with weekly free gear.
Polygon
What do Marathon and The Lord of the Rings have to do with each other? PvPvE gameplay, apparently
Marathon and The Lord of the Rings are diametrically opposed narratively, aesthetically, and functionally, yet they have been paired together to underscore a point about the former's relationship to PvPvE gameplay. No, it's not a leap I would have made either, but game director Joe Ziegler did, so...
Rock Paper Shotgun
Marathon’s controversial WSTR shotgun receives further changes in latest update
A new Marathon update just hit live servers, and it's got some more tweaks for one of the game's most problematic guns. The WSTR shotgun quickly became an issue shortly after launch as a go-to gun for close quarters PvP battles. It received some nerfs in a recent update and fell off, but today's...
Destructoid
Marathon: Bungie shares official DualSense Edge controller setting recommendations
In Marathon, sharp aim matters, but so does healing, utility, movement, communication, and how you use your shell abilities. The DualSense Edge wireless controller gives you the flexibility to tailor the controls around your preferred playstyle, and save multiple custom profiles for your favourite...
PlayStation Blog
Surprise, We're Getting Even More Games Done Quick This Summer
Charity organization Games Done Quick has revealed it is partnering with the world's biggest gaming event, Gamescom, to bring GDQ to Europe for a new, three-day-long speedrunning spectacle. Announced earlier today, the upcoming Gamescom GDQ marathon will take place August 28-30 at Gamescom. Those...
GameSpot
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update goes live today with a new map, "a totally unique fight", and better PSSR for PS5 Pro
Marathon's arrival in March hasn't made much of an impact on Arc Raiders' player numbers, but the player sentiment, at least on Steam, isn't exactly where it was a few months ago. That hasn't substantially altered Embark Studios' early 2026 roadmap, however, which culminates with today's Riven...
Eurogamer
Where to find Bioprinters in Marathon
If you're looking for Bioprinters in Marathon, they can sometimes be devilishly hard to find. Here's where to search.
Shacknews
Marathon boss says extraction shooters are like The Lord of the Rings and that's why they need PvP
Legolas would've loved Marathon
Steam NewsMarathon boss says extraction shooters are like The Lord of the Rings and that's why they need PvP
Legolas would've loved Marathon
GamesRadar
Runner completes London Marathon in record-breaking time while wearing a suit
A man just ran the London Marathon in just over three hours, despite wearing a full suit, shirt, tie, and dress shoes.
Dexerto
Free Kit Frenzy rids Marathon of most of its stress, but risks tossing out tension and teamwork too
Does Bungie’s battle royale-style experiment sacrifice too many of the extraction shooter’s best qualities?
PC Gamer
Cynthia Erivo completes London Marathon as iconic Wicked song greets her at the finish line
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo completed the London Marathon this weekend with a strong time, but the highlight was her famous song playing at the finish line.
Dexerto
Streamers Arky and Yugi2x tease trek to Everest Base Camp marathon stream
Arky and Yugi2x have announced they will attempt a non-stop broadcast of their trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp, for October 2026.
Dexerto
Marathon Could Revive Its Player Base in Season 2 With These Key Changes
With Marathon more than halfway through its inaugural Season, it’s worth looking at what the next Season can do to boost the game’s player count.
Game Rant
Most Bungie Developers Are Working on Marathon Instead of Destiny 2
According to a recent report, the majority of developers at Bungie are now working on Marathon instead of Destiny 2. While Marathon is a new project for Bungie and one that the team obviously wants to see succeed, these new details may not sit well with the Destiny 2 playerbase.
Steam NewsMost Bungie Developers Are Working on Marathon Instead of Destiny 2
A new report indicates that the majority of the team working at Bungie has been assigned to work on Marathon instead of Destiny 2.
Game Rant
Marathon's key templates encourage cowardice
Bungie's implementation of key templates has resulted in stagnant and passive gameplay.
Shacknews
Halo lead mocks rumors that the studio is chasing Arc Raiders and Marathon with a PvE extraction shooter spin-off
"Hard to remember when it wasn't always super serious doom posting"
Steam NewsHalo lead mocks rumors that the studio is chasing Arc Raiders and Marathon with a PvE extraction shooter spin-off
"Hard to remember when it wasn't always super serious doom posting"
GamesRadar
"It's a slippery slope to try and build a game for an audience": Marathon, Arc Raiders, and Last Flag devs dig into the trend-bucking evolution of multiplayer shooters
Interview | Are multiplayer shooters enjoying a golden age, or becoming riskier than ever to make? GamesRadar+ spoke to four developers about their work in the genre
Steam News"It's a slippery slope to try and build a game for an audience": Marathon, Arc Raiders, and Last Flag devs dig into the trend-bucking evolution of multiplayer shooters
Interview | Are multiplayer shooters enjoying a golden age, or becoming riskier than ever to make? GamesRadar+ spoke to four developers about their work in the genre
GamesRadar
Former PlayStation head isn't sure how Sony can recoup those big budgets without first-party games coming to PC
Last month, a report emerged that claimed that Sony would no longer be putting its first-party games like Ghost of Yotei on PC, with online games like Marathon being the exception. The PlayStation maker is yet to confirm or deny this, and the report even noted that Sony's strategy is "constantly...
Steam NewsFormer PlayStation head isn't sure how Sony can recoup those big budgets without first-party games coming to PC
Last month, a report emerged that claimed that Sony would no longer be putting its first-party games like Ghost of Yotei on PC, with online games like Marathon being the exception. The PlayStation maker is yet to confirm or deny this, and the report even noted that Sony's strategy is "constantly...
Rock Paper Shotgun
Despite the negativity, Marathon was one of last month's best-selling games, though there's a catch
It's a good start, but there's a lot of year left.
PC Gamer
Marathon Has More Bungie Devs Than Destiny 2
Bungie has reportedly shifted its focus to supporting Marathon, with fewer devs now working on Destiny 2.
TheGamer
“There’s No Delay Incoming” For GTA 6, It’s Claimed, as the November Release Date is Seemingly Locked-In
While 2026 has already seen some major releases like Crimson Desert, Resident Evil Requiem, and Marathon, to name a few, the biggest release of the year, and the biggest release the video game industry has seen for years is yet to come, as we all wait for GTA 6 to arrive later this year at its...
Wccftech
Despite Driving 12% Spending Growth, Crimson Desert Missed the Top-10 Best-Selling Games in US for March 2026, But Marathon Made the Cut
Circana executive director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella has reported the US sales charts for the month of March 2026, and perhaps unsurprisingly, it's MLB The Show 26 that appears at the top of the charts, helping to drive a 12% spending growth compared to March 2025 alongside...
Wccftech
Marathon Was One Of March’s Best-Selling Games But That Probably Won’t Stop The Obsession Over Steam Charts
MLB The Show 26 took the top spot
KotakuMarathon Changes Announced
Marathon has doubled the amount of Depleted Patch Kits (meds) and Depleted Shield Charges (armor) consumables players can carry in a single inventory slot as Bungie fights to make its extraction shooter less punishing for newbies. Update 1.0.6.1, which is now live, addresses several QoL issues that...
Steam News
Marathon Remains SteamDB’s #1 Most Searched Game, Yet ARC Raiders is Winning the Extraction Shooters War by 5x the Players
Following its delay from 2025, Bungie's Marathon launched last month on PC and PlayStation 5. While the game was generally well received, with our own David Carcasole awarding it a 9 out of 10 score in his review, the extraction shooter by the makers of Halo and Destiny did not manage to become a...
WccftechMarathon Changes Announced
Marathon has doubled the amount of Depleted Patch Kits (meds) and Depleted Shield Charges (armor) consumables players can carry in a single inventory slot as Bungie fights to make its extraction shooter less punishing for newbies.
IGN
Pokémon Go Spring Marathon event will feature the debut of Flittle
Anytime you see Pokémon Go news, you know you're gonna have to get out and walk. But when the event has a marathon in its name… Don’t worry. Niantic doesn’t actually expect you to walk 42km during the upcoming Spring Marathon event. However, you will be out and about as you spin spots, hatch eggs,...
Pocket Gamer
Marathon Update 1.0.6.1 patch notes address UI and item economy
Catch the newest patch notes for Marathon's April 21, 2026 update.
Shacknews
Marathon Releases Patch Notes for April 21 Update
Bungie releases a new update for Marathon, making a number of big changes to the game, including nerfs for the popular WSTR shotgun. Similar to Bungie's other game, Destiny 2, Marathon is a live service game that is constantly evolving with both bigger updates and smaller live changes. This latest...
Steam NewsMarathon Releases Patch Notes for April 21 Update
Bungie releases Update 1.0.6.1 for Marathon, making a number of adjustments to the game in addition to big nerfs for the popular WSTR shotgun.
Game Rant
Marathon downtime & server maintenance schedule
Is Marathon down? Check the server status of Bungie's latest game and see if there are server problems affecting other players.
Shacknews
New Marathon update bolsters free kit meds, and solo runs are all the better for it
At a certain point in an extraction shooter wipe, going in with a free loadout becomes a ridiculously tough pursuit. No matter how cautious you are, you're bound to run into players that are looted to the gods. Your meds get gobbled up in an instant, and you're suddenly praying to a higher power...
Steam News
New Marathon update bolsters free kit meds, and solo runs are all the better for it
Bungie has increased the stack sizes of Marathon’s weakest meds, granting free kit players a greater chance of survival out in the field.
PCGamesN
Marathon Goes On Sale For The First Time As Fans Debate Free-To-Play Nuclear Option
Bungie's shooter is going to need fresh players sooner or later
Kotaku
Pokémon GO Spring Marathon Event
Flittle makes its Pokémon GO debut during the Spring Marathon 2026 event, alongside the first appearance of Pikachu wearing a marathon visor! Discover event bonuses, wild spawns, rotating bonuses, raids, Field Research, and GO Pass rewards. The Spring Marathon 2026 runs from Tuesday, May 12, at...
PokemonGoHub
Marathon's secretly been telling you to "kill for mommy," community lead salutes the first thirsty players to discover the hidden message
"Goth Vandal is mommy and I will KILL for mommy"
Steam NewsMarathon's secretly been telling you to "kill for mommy," community lead salutes the first thirsty players to discover the hidden message
"Goth Vandal is mommy and I will KILL for mommy"
GamesRadar
Marathon’s latest update makes a major quality of life change to in-match looting
Marathon's 1.0.6.1 update just hit live servers, and it's focused mainly on bug fixes and quality of life. The biggest change in the update is to Item Economy, where Depleted Patch Kits and Depleted Shield Charges will now stack up to six, which is double from the standard three it has been. This...
Steam NewsMarathon’s latest update makes a major quality of life change to in-match looting
Marathon's 1.0.6.1 update just went live, and it's focused mainly on bug fixes and quality of life. The biggest change in the update is to Item Economy, where Depleted Patch Kits and Depleted Shield Charges will now stack up to six, which is double from the standard three it has been. This is a...
Destructoid
Marathon Update 1.0.6.1
Item Economy Increased the daily stock limits for Enhanced (green) and Deluxe (blue) Sponsored Kits in the Armory. Depleted Patch Kits & Depleted Shield Charges now stack to 6, up from 3. Standard rarity Sponsored Kits come with stacks of 6 instead of 3 Recruits now drop Depleted Patch Kits and...
Steam News