Bungie has notified players of changes to plans for the upcoming update marathon. The big update originally announced for September 22nd will no longer be released on that date: expected content will stream insteadSymbiosis Updatego out December 8which will also include a new runner chassis, a fixed PvE experience, improved perimeters, a social space with a shooting range, an experimental team deathmatch mode, and an improved new player onboarding experience.
News delayed
Before that, on October 6, Reduce updateswhich will reset progress and the in-game economy, modify rewards, and make overall improvements to the game. The stated goal is to provide the team with the necessary time to complete experiential activities planned for December and March.
The developers also announced that they would give up Regularly launch seasonal products: Major updates will no longer be tied to a set deadline, giving teams more flexibility to develop, test, and refine new features before release. The developers explain that the decision stems from recognition of community requests, which since launch have called for a more complex, diverse, reliable progression system and greater long-term excitement.
Marathon, update 1.1.5.2 expands Viola Warehouse mode and modifies some weapons
Regarding the October update, the team acknowledged Season 2, night fallsissues arose with rewards and progression, causing some players to reach end-game content quickly and leaving others behind, which negatively impacted the Infiltration Mode and recovery systems.
Therefore, the October update will include Progress and Economic Resetnew rewards pass, general improvements and balance fixes. The Viola deposit mode will also return for a limited time, which will be useful for teams to gather data on integrating PvE into the progression system as they approach the reset.
Symbiosis arrives on December 8 and is described as the first step towards the next chapter of the Marathon: it will introduce A permanent PvE experience This will allow you to explore and progress in the game world outside of the classic PvPvE infiltration scenario, laying the foundation for an evolution based on ongoing player feedback that will last until at least March. Finally, the team anticipates that the next news about the game will be communicated through in-depth videos and regular articles from the developers, with the first article expected to be published by the end of September, dedicated to making marathons an experience Pay more attention to survival.