Browse recent Marathon updates, balance changes, fixes and patch history.
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Update 1.1.9.5 for Marathon recalibrates the Vault Breaker event with reduced armory stock limits, increased solo currency gains, and lower monitor scan XP. The patch also introduces the Sponsored Night Marsh weekend and fixes several weapon description and profile stat bugs.
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Marathon v1.1.9.4 resolves an issue preventing the Convoy Drone Codex from unlocking outside of Outpost. The update also fixes contract repetition bugs and corrects faction upgrade text.
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Marathon is delaying its next update to December while scheduling a progression reset and rewards refresh for October. The team is also dropping strict seasonal schedules to gain more testing flexibility.
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Marathon Update 1.1.9 updates armory offerings with new superior gear, lowers currency costs for deluxe templates and backpacks, and fixes contract progression blockers. CombatRook's inventory has also expanded with survival gear available through Season 2.
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Marathon Update 1.1.5.5 resolves a bug that prevented crew UESC Manifests from sharing on exfil while updating high-tier loot distributions. Players who missed out can now check their mailboxes for 150 retroactive manifests. The patch also re-enables the Cryo Archive Hidden Cache after fixing an exploit.
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Marathon Update 1.1.5.4 introduces the Ordnance Heist event running through September 1st, alongside ranked loot table buffs and targeted damage nerfs for the V85 Circuit Breaker weapon.
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Bungie's latest Marathon update introduces a solo-only queue for Vault Breaker with adjusted combat difficulty, resolves unclaimed VIP rewards, and tackles crash issues.
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Marathon's upcoming Mid-Season 2 update launches the experimental PvE mode Vault Breaker, reworks the WSTR shotgun and D54 battle pistol, and places strict pre-run limits on throwable gear. Update 1.1.5 runs from July 21 through August 4.
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Marathon Update 1.1.0.4 updates armory wares, shifts costs for keys and commendations, and corrects Solo matchmaking bugs.
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Bungie detailed upcoming dates for Marathon, introducing the Vault Breaker PVE mode on July 21 and mapping out major early game changes for Season 3 on September 22.
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Marathon Update 1.1.0.3 addresses missing Compiler Ganglion barter options, swaps VIP upgrade costs, and removes the unintended Solo queue option from Ranked matches. The patch also updates MIDA's final Capstone reward and resolves several zone spawning errors.
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Marathon tackles rapid Season 2 progression speeds by disabling boosted containers and reducing Cradle rates after players reached week-two wealth levels matching late Season 1.
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Marathon Update 1.1.0.2 revives the C.A.R.R.I. reinforcement initiative with new commendations and armory offers alongside economy adjustments and bug fixes.
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Marathon Update 1.1.0.1 reduces Prestige drop rates, patches a D54 Battle Pistol fire-rate exploit, and clears up persistent faction progression blockers.
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Bungie is extending Marathon's Open Play Week until June 11 and gifting 50 SILK to all players who log in. The update also rolls out economy fixes, addresses store pricing errors for the Deluxe Edition, and issues a fresh ban wave for cheaters.
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Marathon Update 1.1.0 arrives for Season 2, introducing the Sentinel runner class, extensive weapon tuning, reworked implants, and streamlined matchmaking. Players can also utilize new streamer mode features and enjoy improved faction contract rewards.
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Bungie rolled out a quick maintenance patch for Marathon, resolving a bug that trapped Rook inside shipping containers on Perimeter alongside various stability fixes.
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Marathon Update 1.0.9 introduces the Warden Hunt event, adjustments to self-revive speeds, and major PvP weapon mod nerfs.
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Marathon Update 1.0.9 increases self-revive durations to match tactical combat pacing, while Season 2 introduces anonymity and anti-stream sniping tools.
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Marathon developers have rolled out an advanced cheat detection system targeting live match patterns and introduced a report confirmation pipeline to track banned accounts.
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Marathon Update 1.0.6.3 alters in-run grenade stack sizes, adjusts C.A.R.R.I. Armory stocks, and introduces Prestige Salvage to map events.
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Marathon update 1.0.6.2 revises the WSTR Combat Shotgun, updates weekly sponsored kits, and closes early access routes in the Cryo Archive.
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Marathon update v1.0.6.1 increases armory stock limits, tweaks item stacking, fixes weapon ADS bugs, and resolves radial menu accuracy issues.
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Bungie is rebalancing Marathon's WSTR on Tuesday, April 21 at 8 AM PT. The update removes the weapon's ability to down players with blue shields or higher in two shots at short range.
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Marathon Update 1.0.6 introduces new solo runner incentives, foundational railgun reworks, and additional Rewards Pass cosmetic items. Players can now utilize Mercy Kits to revive fallen enemies and experience streamlined matchmaking rules.
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Marathon kicks off a two-week experimental queue on Dire Marsh starting April 15. All participants must enter with a white-tier sponsored kit to test low-starting gear progression and zero-to-hero gameplay loops.
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The Outpost - Duos queue concludes on April 8, 2026, with Game Director Joe Ziegler confirming a refined return for Season 2 and a new test queue on April 15.
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Bungie's Product Security team details active ban enforcement, improved reporting workflows, voice chat moderation plans, and stream-sniping protections.
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Patch 1.0.5.3 cuts maximum melee damage bonuses against Runners in half, shortens CombatKnife reach, and rebalances Bubble Shield rarity and durability.
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Update 1.0.5.2 removes momentum exploits for slide cancels, fixes contract softlocks, and updates Outpost and Pinwheel zone layouts.
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Marathon Update 1.0.5.1 addresses out-of-bounds geometry, a Thief runner shell cooldown exploit, and a contract reroll timer bug. The patch also improves overall game stability.
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Bungie outlines the reasoning behind weekend-only schedules for Marathon's Cryo and Ranked queues. Game Director Joe Ziegler highlights economy balance, matchmaking logistics, and future iteration plans.
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Marathon Update 1.0.5 introduces the Cryo Archive zone, three new random-rolled implant perks, and a swathe of combat adjustments. Players can now activate exfil beacons while downed and enjoy improved UI clarity for contracts and the Codex.
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Marathon update v1.0.0.4 alters loot economies, nerfs thermal scopes, and cuts UESC enemy health.
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Marathon updates its Season 1 Rewards Pass with free and premium cosmetic additions arriving in mid-April while increasing standard LUX bundle payouts.
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Bungie has delayed Marathon past its planned September 23 release date to give the development team more time to deepen survival elements, enemy AI, and lore. Closed testing will continue while the team focuses on weaponizing high-stakes tension and adding proximity chat.
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Marathon update 0.5.0.2 rebalances runner health pools by increasing base health and reducing shield values across all tiers. The patch also removes PC mouse magnetism, buffs select weapons, and speeds up revive decay rates.
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Bungie lifts the NDA on the Marathon closed technical test, allowing players to share footage and stream starting April 23. The alpha build is an incomplete slice focused on gunplay, movement, and server testing.