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Prepare for Bungie’s Marathon with the latest on server slams, PvPvE gameplay mechanics, and integration with the Destiny 2 app.

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Another Marathon Mess as Bungie Changes Misleading PS5 Store Description

Prepare for Bungie’s Marathon with the latest on server slams, PvPvE gameplay mechanics, and integration with the Destiny 2 app.

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  • Another Marathon Mess as Bungie Changes Misleading PS5 Store Description Push Square
  • Marathon Deluxe Edition Changed by Sony After Players Bought the Game for Just $14 During Free Trial Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Marathon season 2 suffers rocky launch thanks to rampant errors and bugs Eurogamer
  • 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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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 Next for Marathon?

In the following section, Marathon's Game Director then breaks down some of the key changes coming in Marathon Season 2 and 3, some of which should help to alleviate the problems mentioned above. These changes include: Adding a new matchmaking system that helps players find better quality matches with more flex for higher-end players (Season 2) Expanding the max size of the player's Vault (Season 2) Experimenting with two new modes; one focuses more on PvE with just a light touch of PvP, the other is PvE-only (Season 2) UX improvements to help make setting goals and getting into

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