Marathon Season 2 mid-season update: PvE mode and boosted progression
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Marathon Season 2 mid-season update: PvE mode and boosted progression

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In brief

Marathon is getting a big mid-season update on July 21 with an experimental new endgame PvE mode, fortified heists, and a new progression currency. Bungie is also boosting the overall pace of progression and loosening up customization systems to reduce the grind.

Marathon continues its Season 2 with a big mid-season update announced for July 21, bringing a new endgame for veterans. In this patch, Bungie is rolling out a new experimental PvE mode that sends you cracking heavily defended vaults in dedicated instances, with waves of enemies, high-risk objectives, and loot tailored for already well-advanced players.

This mode also introduces a new currency to be earned through the sweat of successful heists: it's used to unlock endgame rewards, targeted upgrades, and additional options in the Cradle, which gets fleshed out here in depth and readability. Stat point allocation has been loosened up, frame rolling is more forgiving, and rerolling is less punishing to encourage build experimentation.

The update also revises progression speed upward: boosted faction reputation, revised contracts, and increased XP gains to reduce the grind between extraction sessions. Finally, Bungie is already looking ahead to Season 3, announced for September 22, promising new modes and another wave of endgame content.

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Frequently asked questions

What new endgame content does this update bring?
An experimental PvE mode sends you to crack open heavily defended vaults in dedicated instances with waves of enemies, high-risk objectives, and loot tailored for advanced players. A new currency earned through successful heists unlocks endgame rewards and targeted upgrades.
How has progression been accelerated?
Bungie has boosted faction reputation, revised contracts, and increased XP gains to reduce the grind between extraction runs and make it easier for players to advance.
What changes affect build customization?
Stat point allocation has been loosened, frame rolling is more benign, and rerolling is less punishing, encouraging players to experiment with builds without fear.
When is the next season planned?
Season 3 has been announced for September 22, promising new modes and another wave of endgame content.

Key takeaways

  • A new experimental PvE mode challenges veterans with defended vaults and waves of enemies in dedicated instances
  • A new currency rewards successful heists and unlocks endgame content from the heavily reworked Cradle
  • Progression is broadly accelerated with boosted faction reputation, revised contracts, and increased XP gains
  • Customization systems are loosened to encourage experimentation: less punishing rerolls and benign frame rolling

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