‘Marathon’ Season 2 And Free Week Did Not Turn Things Around
Bungie’s Marathon faces mounting criticism following the launch of Season 2 and a recent promotional free week.
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The brief
The launch of Season 2 for the game Marathon has not resulted in a recovery of player sentiment or engagement. This follows a free week intended to boost interest in the title. Additionally, the endgame mode Cryo Archive has been disabled following reports of player issues.
Coverage from outlets including Forbes, Yahoo Tech, and PlayStation Universe highlights widespread frustration among the player base. Reports from OpenCritic and Insider Gaming note that some players are accusing Bungie of sabotaging the game or intentionally damaging its development with the latest update. Attention remains on the status of the disabled Cryo Archive mode.
It is unclear if Bungie will provide further updates or adjustments to the Season 2 content following the current backlash.
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Quick answers
What specific content issues have been reported?
Coverage confirms the endgame mode Cryo Archive has been disabled due to player-reported issues.
Has the free week improved the game's standing?
Multiple reports state that the free week and the launch of Season 2 have failed to turn the game's situation around.
How has the player base reacted to the update?
Players have expressed frustration, with some accusing the developer of sabotaging the game or damaging its prospects.
Coverage (6)
- Frustrated Marathon Players Accuse Bungie of Sabotage with Season 2 Update OpenCritic · 92d ago
- Marathon Fails To Turn Things Around Despite Launch Of Season 2 And Recent Free Week PlayStation Universe · 92d ago
- Marathon Players Accuse Bungie of ‘Killing the Game’ With Season 2 Update Insider Gaming · 92d ago
- Marathon Fails to Recover Despite Free Week eTeknix · 92d ago
- Just what Bungie needed: Marathon Season 2 woes continue as endgame mode Cryo Archive is disabled after pla... Yahoo Tech · 92d ago
- ‘Marathon’ Season 2 And Free Week Did Not Turn Things Around Forbes · 92d ago
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