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 […]

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 […]

If you have been exploring the world of Marathon, you may have noticed strange antenna-like machines on rooftops and buildings. These devices are not just decoration: they are powerful tools that can help you survive. In this guide, Marathon Target Acquisition Devices are explained in the simplest way possible so you understand exactly what they do and why they matter. […]

Playing Marathon comes with a lot of mysterious surprises. There are multiple currencies and resources that might confuse the players. Now, one of the several currencies that you come across in the game is Silk. If you are also confused like many players, you have come to the right place. You can learn here what Silk actually is and how […]

Starting Marathon for the first time can feel confusing. The game doesn’t really hold your hand, and many new players lose their first few raids before they even understand what went wrong. Most beginners think the goal is to fight every enemy they see. In reality, the players who progress fastest are the ones who survive raids and extract consistently. […]

For many beginners, the first few raids in Marathon end the same way: you collect useful loot, move around the map, and then die before reaching extraction. This is frustrating because the raid feels successful, but you still leave with nothing. The reason this happens is simple, new players focus too much on looting and not enough on finishing the […]

Many new players in Marathon lose valuable items because they loot the wrong things. A common situation looks like this: you open several containers, pick up everything you find, and your inventory becomes full very quickly. Later in the raid you finally find rare materials or valuable gear, but there is no space left to carry them. This is why […]