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Recent coverage of Marathon focuses on its rocky launch, including server issues severe enough to prompt free gear. Commentators also compare early player numbers unfavorably to the earlier Server Slam and discuss whether strong Steam momentum could help Marathon.

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Key Takeaway Marathon’s launch is being judged through early performance and server problems, but Steam’s Server Slam success could determine whether it rebounds.
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Marathon’s launch is being judged through early performance and server problems, but Steam’s Server Slam success could determine whether it rebounds.

Recent coverage of Marathon focuses on its rocky launch, including server issues severe enough to prompt free gear. Commentators also compare early player numbers unfavorably to the earlier Server Slam and discuss whether strong Steam momentum could help Marathon.

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  • ● Server issues — Marathon season 2 launch plagued by anteaters, monkeys and weasels, with Bungie dishing out free gear to say sorry for the server issues Rock Paper Shotgun

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Top 2 signals · Marathon’s launch is being judged through early performance
VG247 · 99d ago
Marathon launch player numbers are about half those of the Server Slam, at least on PC
VG247 · 107d ago
Marathon may actually have a shot as Server Slam hits it big on Steam

Broader Marathon coverage

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Rock Paper Shotgun · 11d ago
Marathon season 2 launch plagued by anteaters, monkeys and weasels, with Bungie dishing out free gear to say sorry for the server issues

Briefing Findings · Marathon’s launch is being judged through early performance

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launch issues Server issues prompted Bungie to offer free gear
player numbers on PC Roughly half of the Server Slam
Steam angle Server Slam hit big on Steam, raising hopes for Marathon

What to Watch

  • Check Steam for Marathon’s concurrent player counts versus Server Slam in the first launch window. VG247
  • Watch for ongoing Bungie updates tied to post-launch server stability following the free gear apology. Rock Paper Shotgun

What Changed

  • Marathon launch player numbers are about half those of the Server Slam, at least on PC VG247
  • Marathon may actually have a shot as Server Slam hits it big on Steam VG247
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windowscentral.com

Destiny 2 fans just overwhelmed SteamDB and surpassed Marathon's peak player count in minutes

A community-led mass login saw Destiny 2 surge past Marathon's peak player count and briefly bring SteamDB to a halt.

3d ago Adam Hales
eurogamer.net

Destiny 2 player numbers have seen a surge we have not witnessed in nearly two years, but it comes with some bad news for Bungie's struggling Marathon

Destiny 2's final update has brought back thousands of lapsed players, and the turnout has given people hope that it may not be the end, after all.

2d ago News by Sherif Saed Contributor
thegamer.com

As Bungie Moves On To Marathon, Destiny 2's Final Update Brings Back More Than Double The Players

Service is ending for Destiny 2. But the final update breaks a two year peak. It's also double the players who turned up for Marathon at launch.

4d ago Harry Alston
windowscentral.com

Former Destiny 2 dev says supporting Marathon is "the only way to keep Bungie alive right now"

With Destiny 2 development now ended, one ex-Bungie dev says the best way to support the studio is to support its new extraction shooter Marathon.

1d ago Brendan Lowry

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Is the Sentinel Shell Any Good in Marathon?

I really like Sentinel and their abilities. I usually play solo, and the new PvE mode really benefits from Sentinel's playstyle, as you can deploy Snare Mines to trap rooms that you're currently looting, so you won't be surprised when an enemy tries to sneak in. While Sentinel can be easily countered by Signal Jammers, this Shell ensures that you will have an edge. The Prey Tracker has helped me stay aware of how many enemies are just ahead of me, so I know when to engage, and the Defender System has been a huge help in managing gunfights to counter grenades. Looking for more Marathon guides?

Marathon: Sentinel Shell Breakdown
What is the Cradle in Marathon?

The Cradle is a new upgrade system that becomes a permanent addition to your Shells and their enhancements and is not seasonally reset like your Vault and Faction Rank. The Cradle is essentially how you can upgrade your Shells and provide them with bonus stats and passive perks. You can refund the energy you put into the Cradle at any time, and the nodes you invest in are invested universally to other Shells.

Marathon: How the Cradle Works and What to Upgrade
When does Marathon season 2 go live?

June 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Marathon Season 2 Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Is Marathon going free-to-play?

No, at least not yet. It still normally costs $40, but it will be free for the first week of season 2. That runs June 2 through June 9. Players across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC can hop in and experience the full game at no cost, with all progress carrying over for anyone who decides to eventually buy it. As a reminder though, anyone on console will still need a paid subscription (PS Plus or Game Pass Core) in order to play Marathon even when it’s free since it’s an online multiplayer game.

Marathon Season 2 Guide: Everything You Need To Know
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