update · June 2, 2026
Marathon Update 1.1.0 Overhauls Matchmaking, Implants, and Weapons for Season 2
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.
Season 2 of Marathon brings a mechanical update with version 1.1.0. Updates target high-end power scaling, modernize weapon ballistics with hitscan conversions, overhaul implants into fixed-perk loadouts, and introduce the new Sentinel runner. Streamers also get anonymity settings to combat stream sniping.
The Sentinel Arrives Alongside Ability Rebalancing
A runner class joins the roster. The Sentinel features the Defender System prime ability to neutralize incoming explosives, the Snare Mine tactical ability, the Prey Tracker trait, and the Castle Doctrine passive which speeds up weapon handling near hostiles. Meanwhile, top-end recharge rates for Prime Recovery and Tactical Recovery stats have been capped at a maximum 70% increase down from 100%.
Hitscan Conversions and Weapon Rebalancing
Several firearms receive mechanical changes. The Copperhead RF and Impact HAR bullets are converted from projectiles to hitscan. The Magnum MC decreases its fire rate from 150rpm to 138rpm while increasing damage per bullet from 33 to 41. The Twin Tap shifts from 420rpm to 600rpm with lower horizontal spread, increased burst speed, and bumped damage. New additions include the D54 Battle Pistol and the KKV-9SD suppressed SMG.
Implants and Economy Overhaul
Implants are reworked to feature a single fixed perk and a fixed stat package scaled by item rarity. Faction reputation from Standard contracts is boosted, and the first five contracts completed weekly award bonus rep that stacks. Sponsored kits unlock at Faction Level 10, 20, and VIP, dropping gear that matches their exact rarity without blending.
Matchmaking and Quality of Life
Duos is a regular daily rotating queue indicated on Zone Select, and Ranked High Stakes and Low Stakes modes have been merged into a single playlist. Streamer Mode adds options to hide runner names across screens, use generic tags in kill feeds, and add configurable matchmaking delays.
Why this patch matters
Update 1.1.0 aims at reigning in ability cooldowns while offering players predictable rewards, structured matchmaking, and fresh tactical tools through the Sentinel class and reworked weapons.