update · April 14, 2026

Marathon Update 1.0.6 Overhauls Railguns, Solos, and Rewards

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.

The latest update for Marathon focuses heavily on solo player viability, weapon archetype balance, and quality-of-life features. From entirely reworked railgun mechanics to expanded beginner contracts and the new C.A.R.R.I. protocol, update 1.0.6 reshapes how runners approach the surface of Tau Ceti.

Railgun Reworks and Weapon Tuning

All railguns no longer auto-fire at maximum charge, allowing fully charged shots to be held indefinitely for strategic peeking. The V00 Zeus RG receives a larger aim assist cone that grows during charge-up, an increased base magazine size of 5, and a faster base charge time of 1 second. The Ares RG drops its base charge time to 1.25 seconds with higher capacities across all tiers. SMGs like the Copperhead RF and BRRT receive damage falloff improvements, while Sniper rifles drop in rate of fire to reward calculated shots.

Solo QoL, C.A.R.R.I., and Matchmaking

The new CyberAcme Runner Reinforcement Initiative (C.A.R.R.I.) rewards solo runners and coordinated crews for completing contracts and exfiling. Solo players also benefit from increased Runner level and faction reputation gains, alongside exclusive Depleted Self-Revive kits that auto-sell on extraction. The beginner Perimeter map is now solos-only up to Seasonal Level 12 with dedicated contracts, while a new 'Stay Together' feature allows successful exfil crews to form a new squad instantly.

Gear, Equipment, and Implants

Mercy Kits are now standard spawn equipment for all Rooks, allowing players to revive downed enemy runners after a firefight. Five new implant perks—including Group Therapy, Herd Immunity, Fight Club, Divebomb, and Evasive Maneuvers—expand build variety. Three new Weapon Chip families (Common Enemy, Pocket Change, and Exit Buddy) provide new passive loops, while superior self-revives and adjusted core stats round out the gear overhaul.

Why this patch matters

Update 1.0.6 makes meaningful concessions for solo runners, modernizes sniper and railgun weapon playstyles, and introduces valuable social features like post-exfil team retention.