Update 1.0.5.3 has been released for Marathon players, making adjustments to the popular Bubble Shield equipment, melee damage, and much more. Since it launched back in March, Marathon continues to evolve through Bungie's updates that have also been fueled by fan feedback. Players have seen tons of quality of life adjustments and new features added, thanks in large part to how vocal the community has been.
However, despite how quickly Bungie responds to feedback and the hot start that Marathon ultimately got off to, it seems the arrow is starting to point the wrong way. Reports have started to appear, indicating that Marathon's player count has started to dip, reaching new lows for a game in a genre that absolutely requires a player base. However, there may be hope on the horizon as Marathon approaches its midway point of Season 1, with Bungie preparing a big mid-season update as well as further content additions in June when Season 2 kicks off in full.
Bungie updates fans on the actions it's taking against cheaters in Marathon, making it easier to flag and report those who abuse the game.
For now, though, Bungie continues to tweak Marathon through various updates, smoothing...
