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Marathon Confirms Release Date for PvE Mode and Season 3
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Marathon will launch its new experimental PvE mode, Vault Breaker, on July 21st as part of a mid-season update, allowing players to tackle challenging vaults solo or cooperatively on the Cryo Archive map.
- Vault Breaker requires a special Sponsored Kit to participate, with gear and items left behind upon exfiltration, except for Vault Data currency, which can be exchanged for upgrades usable in other game modes to prevent economic imbalance.
- The update will introduce the Cradle Evolution system, enabling players to reset maxed Cradle levels for additional Energy points and unique cosmetics, alongside various quality-of-life improvements and tuning changes.
- Season 3 of Marathon is scheduled to begin on September 22nd, promising new content and changes aimed at revitalizing the extraction shooter amid struggles to retain and attract players.
- Bungie hopes that expanding beyond PvP extraction content with PvE offerings like Vault Breaker will broaden Marathon’s appeal, though previous efforts, including a free trial, have yet to significantly boost the player base.
