Marathon's Big Free Season 2 Debut Plagued By Server Issues
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Marathon's Season 2 update, featuring new progression systems, a character type, and game mode, launched on June 2 but has been marred by significant server outages and error codes, preventing most players from accessing the game.
- Bungie acknowledged the issues early on, distributing free loot packs and taking servers offline to deploy fixes, but as of the latest update, there is no clear timeline for resolution.
- The timing of the outage is particularly damaging, coinciding with a major PlayStation State of Play showcase that promoted Marathon, which was free to play during the first week, presenting a prime opportunity to attract new players.
- Despite the rough start, there is hope that the update's positive reception in limited playtests could help the game recover, though Marathon faces challenges amid Bungie's reported layoffs and the winding down of Destiny 2.