Keys are an important part of the game in Bungie’s extraction shooter, Marathon. Players can find keys hidden all over Tau Ceti IV. You can also buy certain keys, like Lockbox Keys, from CyberAcme after unlocking the right upgrades. The Maintenance Pump Key is different, though. The Maintenance Pump Key is a crucial item for Runners who want to tackle […]

Backpack Slots in Marathon If you like collecting loot and extracting valuable items, you’ll quickly notice one problem in the game: limited inventory space. Running out of room means leaving useful gear behind.  Starting Inventory and Backpack Basics When you begin the game, your character automatically has a standard backpack. This basic bag gives you a small amount of inventory […]

Introducing Traxus in Marathon If you want to unlock a powerful faction early in the game, completing Introducing Traxus in Marathon should be one of your priorities. This contract is part of the faction system and gives you access to new upgrades, missions, and gear once finished. Let’s break everything down step by step so you can finish introducing Traxus […]

The premise of Bungie’s extraction shooter, Marathon, is three-player squads descending into dangerous areas full of opposing players, AI foes, and environmental dangers. However, you can play without a team. The game even has a class made just for lone wolves, and solo queuing is explicitly supported. The problem is that going it alone puts you at a serious disadvantage, […]

Shields in Marathon serve as your runner’s first line of defense. Losing them can quickly put your entire loadout at risk. However, many players aren’t sure where to obtain shield chargers or upgrades. Here is everything you need to know about earning and replenishing shields during runs. If you’re still learning how the game economy and extraction system works, it […]

Bungie’s latest first-person sci-fi extraction shooter, Marathon, just dropped a few days ago. It is now available after a protracted wait, a few delays, and a ton of awesome teasers and trailers. It is also a follow-up to Bungie’s previous Marathon trilogy from the 1990s. Similar to other extraction shooters, you enter a map, engage in combat with hostile NPCs […]

Marathon Seasons, Explained Seasons are the way the game refreshes its world, challenges, and loot. They keep things exciting so players always have something new to chase. Let’s break it all down. What are the seasons in Marathon? Each season lasts about three months and introduces new content like weapons, zones, events, and contracts. Think of a season as a […]

If you’re exploring contracts in the world of Marathon, one mission that confuses many players is Order/Chaos in Marathon. This contract takes place in the Dire Marsh area and requires you to complete multiple objectives in a single run. If you die or leave early, you’ll have to start again, which is why many players struggle with it. In this […]

Bungie’s first-person shooter, Marathon, features a total of six Factions. These groups are a big part of the game’s back story and lore. The game’s premise is set in the future, where Earth has multiple factions that hire the Runners we play as. Each Faction offers its own specific upgrades, purchases, and contracts that you can take on for bonus […]

Treyarch and Raven Software’s 2025 FPS, Black Ops 7’s latest seasonal update, is the most long-awaited content update in a good while. The good news is that the wait is nearly over. BO7 Season 2 Reloaded is scheduled to come out at 11 a.m. EDT on March 11th, 2026.  This Season 2 update will bring a variety of refreshing content […]

Vault Capacity in Marathon If you’re the kind of player who loves collecting all the good stuff in Marathon – the weapons, gear and materials – then you’ll soon find out one thing – your vault space is way too small.  Before you know it, after a few successful runs, your vault is cluttered up with all your rewards, making […]

If you’ve been diving into Bungie’s new extraction shooter, Marathon, you might’ve caught wind of players going wild about the Cryo Archive in Marathon. This really is a top-of-the-line part of the game, and it’s the ultimate challenge for players who think they’re good. Let’s get down to the details of what it actually is, how it works, & why […]