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People are focused on Marathon Season 2’s rocky launch—buggy servers, error-plagued start, and “PvP-lite” design concerns—prompting Bungie to respond with free gear and free-week access. There’s also confusion around Deluxe Edition trials/upgrade purchases, with reports of full-game giveaways after misleading store descriptions.

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Key Takeaway Marathon Season 2 launched with serious server and bug issues, and Bungie’s attempt to make amends includes free gear and even full-game giveaways for some purchase missteps.
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Season 2 launch bugs Free-week/free-gear promos Deluxe upgrade confusion
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Marathon Season 2 launched with serious server and bug issues, and Bungie’s attempt to make amends includes free gear and even full-game giveaways for some purchase missteps.

People are focused on Marathon Season 2’s rocky launch—buggy servers, error-plagued start, and “PvP-lite” design concerns—prompting Bungie to respond with free gear and free-week access. There’s also confusion around Deluxe Edition trials/upgrade purchases, with reports of full-game giveaways after misleading store descriptions.

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season Marathon Season 2 launched
launch issues Rampant errors and bugs / server issues reported
compensation type Free gear given for server problems
store/purchase issue Some Deluxe upgrade buyers reported they’ll get the full game for free

What to Watch

  • Check Steam/PC player numbers after Server Slam for whether Marathon improves momentum. VG247
  • Watch for follow-up fixes or patch notes addressing Season 2 server errors and bugs. Eurogamer
  • Track how the Season 2 free week affects access and Linux/Steam Deck availability. Rock Paper Shotgun

What Changed

  • Marathon Players Who Accidentally Bought The Deluxe Upgrade Will Get The Game For Free Kotaku
  • Bungie Fixes Marathon Mess by Giving Away Full Game to Fans Who Purchased Due to Misleading PS5 Store Description Push Square
  • Marathon's Free Week is here, but Bungie is still blocking Linux/Steam Deck. Here is how we can take action. Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Marathon Deluxe Edition discount offers free-trial players bonuses without the full game, confusion ensues Eurogamer
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Tracking: Marathon season 2 launch plagued by anteaters, monkeys and weasels, with Bungie dishing out free gear to say sorry for the server issues / Marathon season 2 kicks off with a "PvP-lite" mode that sounds more like a sidestep for those after PvE

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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
What’s different in Marathon season 2?

A lot, actually. The biggest content additions are as follows: an updated Dire Marsh (Night) zone, new Sentinel Runner shell, new progression system called the Cradle, new weapons, updated contracts, faction progression improvements, and sandbox balance changes. Let’s break down each one of those real quick.

Marathon Season 2 Guide: Everything You Need To Know
What’s so cool about Dire Marsh at night?

You might think that simply swapping the time of day for an existing map instead of adding an entirely new one would be a big disappointment. In fact, that’s how I originally felt. But then I saw the first trailer for the new map and realized how much everything being dark would completely upend the way I currently play Marathon. Limited vision, flashlights giving away positions, and whatever’s going on with the new monsters that come out at night feels like more than enough to offer a very different, survival horror-infused take on the usual Marathon experience. And that was already super ten

Marathon Season 2 Guide: Everything You Need To Know
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