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Marathon’s UI Deluge and Ammo Crunch Divide Players as Bungie Responds
news1 day ago

Marathon’s UI Deluge and Ammo Crunch Divide Players as Bungie Responds

Marathon’s free beta weekend has players tangled in a gloriously chaotic UI, a tough ammo economy, and uneven PvP pacing. Some praise the visuals; others say the clutter makes menus and combat hard to read. Ammo can be scarce unless you loot caches, and PvP encounters aren’t always frequent, prompting talk of map design tweaks. Bungie says it’s listening and reviewing UI, PvP frequency, and balance, including the NPC security robots that can wipe teams. The server slam runs through March 2, and new players can use beginner mode to loot and escape more easily.

Marathon Server Slam Kicks Off Free Cross-Platform Test Ahead of Launch
gaming2 days ago

Marathon Server Slam Kicks Off Free Cross-Platform Test Ahead of Launch

Marathon’s Server Slam starts 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00 PT and runs through 2 Mar, giving all players a free, non-demo pre‑launch test across PS5, PC, and Xbox without preload or PS Plus. It features two zones (Perimeter, Dire Marsh), five factions, five Runner shells, and additional gear, plus rewards earned during the event that carry into the full game when it launches on 5 Mar. Bungie is using the test to stress-test servers ahead of the official release.

Sony Goes Silent Online as Backlash Over Bluepoint Closure Intensifies
technology6 days ago

Sony Goes Silent Online as Backlash Over Bluepoint Closure Intensifies

Sony’s main PlayStation social accounts have been silent for more than 72 hours following Bluepoint Games’ closure, while regional channels kept posting. Fans flooded replies—often angrily—targeting Marathon and Sony’s live‑service strategy. Marathon, Bungie’s PvPvE title launching March 5, remains a focal point of the backlash as Sony contends with leadership criticism and awaits a return to posting.

Destiny 2 Delayed Again as Bungie Promises Massive Loot Overhaul
games9 days ago

Destiny 2 Delayed Again as Bungie Promises Massive Loot Overhaul

Destiny 2’s mid-expansion Shadow and Order has been pushed back three months to June 9, 2026, as Bungie undertakes large revisions to address months of player feedback and add sizable quality-of-life updates, including a major loot/progression overhaul (expanded Tiered Gear to all Raids/Dungeons, weapon upgrading, Pantheon 2.0, and more). The delay comes amid a bleak year for the game, with a low concurrent PC player count and an absent public roadmap, fueling concerns about Destiny 2’s health and sparking talk of Bungie shifting attention toward Marathon.

Marathon to bring cross‑platform weapon charms ahead of launch
gaming10 days ago

Marathon to bring cross‑platform weapon charms ahead of launch

Marathon will bring PlayStation-exclusive weapon charms to Steam and Xbox players as well, with Bungie confirming cross‑platform charms in response to community questions; a server-slam test runs Feb 26–Mar 2 ahead of a March 5 launch. The game has faced past hurdles, including PvE criticisms and a plagiarism scandal, but is pushing forward with broader cosmetic content.