Tau Ceti 4 is calling again, and this season, we are getting deep into the marsh…the Night Marsh, that is. Season 2 of Marathon, which begins next week on June 2nd, is free to play for one week!
The most notable new update is that night has fallen across the Dire Marsh — creating a vast new battlefield, where new mechanics, new combatants, and environmental challenges make things a nightmare! Which is something Marathon has, frankly, been teasing with since launch.
To keep your Runner alive, you’re going to need to make the most of your new suite of equipment designed for surviving the dark: flashlights, night-vision scopes, signal flares, and more that I can’t even tell you about yet!
New mysteries, combatants, and loot await you in the mash! While there’s also a new area in the upper rooms of the Complex.
Those who don’t feel safe in the wide-open darkness can lock things down with the new Sentinel Runner shell — a defensive point person designed to hold positions and protect teammates.
The Sentinel’s kit comprises an automated laser platform that shoots down incoming grenades and missiles, while buffing weapon handling for your nearby crew. It also has a proximity mine that snares rushing enemies, a short-range motion tracker that helps spot nearby movement, and other defensive-minded abilities.
You asked, it’s been delivered! The Cradle is your new home to improve Runner shell stats without being limited by faction progression!
These upgrades are shared across all Runner shells, and can be reconfigured at any time with no penalty. Unlock additional perks at key thresholds, and earn more control over how you build and adapt throughout Season 2.
If you want the scoop on everything new coming to Marathon Season 2 in deep detail, consider investing 9 minutes in the official Bungie developer insights video!
Marathon currently runs on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series , and PC.
