Bungie is adding more rewards to Marathon’s Season 1 Pass after player complaints. Three new Runner shells are coming to the premium track, one to the free track, plus a shotgun skin and an emblem. The update is set for mid-season in April.
TL;DR
- Bungie is expanding Marathon’s Season 1 Pass after players said the $10 offering lacked value.
- New Runner shells are being added to both the premium and free reward tracks.
- Additional Arachne shell styles will be unlockable through Codex challenges.
- The LUX bundle now includes a slightly higher currency amount.
- Players are still concerned that the Battle Pass does not return premium currency.
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Why Players Criticized the Battle Pass
Players hit back at the Season 1 Battle Pass, saying it didn’t give enough value for $10. The pass focused mostly on weapon skins and charms, with barely any character cosmetics, which made fans feel shortchanged. Compared to other live-service games, it simply didn’t stack up, raising concerns about how Marathon’s seasonal rewards system is structured.
Here’s a quick look at why players were unhappy:
- The pass was expensive and didn’t offer enough cosmetic variety.
- Only one character shell skin was available at launch.
- The total number of rewards was lower than in other live-service passes.
- Fans expected more premium items for $10 and felt let down.
Bungie’s Response and New Rewards
Bungie has responded to player complains by adding new rewards to the Season 1 Battle Pass in a Bungie player feedback update. It’ll arrive in the mid-season update around mid-April. New Runner shell styles include:
- Thief, Assassin, and Destroyer for the premium track
- Recon for the free track
Additional free rewards will include a WSTR Shotgun Style and a profile emblem. Bungie said the goal is to deliver strong value whenever players spend money in Marathon, showing they’re listening to the community.
Additional Unlockable Cosmetics – Arachne Shell Styles
Bungie is adding Arachne-themed shell styles for players aligned with the Disciples of Arachne faction, , expanding the range of extraction shooter cosmetics available in Marathon. These new shells can be earned through Codex challenges, giving more progression options outside the paid Battle Pass.
Here’s what players can expect:
- Earn Arachne shells by completing Codex challenges.
- Rewards available to all faction-aligned players.
- Expands progression beyond the paid pass.
LUX Currency Adjustment
Bungie also made a small update to the LUX bundle to give players slightly better value. The change increases the amount of currency included and makes sure players who already bought the bundle aren’t left out.
The most important details include:
- LUX bundle now gives 1120 instead of 1100.
- Previous purchasers received the bonus automatically.
- Ensures all players get full value from the bundle.
Remaining Community Concerns
Even with the recent changes, one important issue still hasn’t been addressed, and players continue to debate Marathon’s live service monetization. Many players say the system still feels incomplete compared to other live-service games.
The main concerns include:
- The Marathon Battle Pass doesn’t return premium currency.
- Most modern live-service passes do, so players are frustrated.
- Discussion about this continues in the community.
Because of this, some fans are still waiting to see if Bungie will make further adjustments in future seasons.
Marathon’s Live-Service Strategy
Bungie is relaunching Marathon as a competitive, extraction-style shooter with seasonal content as part of its ongoing Bungie live service update strategy:
- Builds on experience from Destiny’s live-service systems.
- Community feedback often drives seasonal updates.
- Changes affect how players engage with progression and rewards.
Conclusion
Bungie is listening, but some problems remain. How they handle premium currency and other concerns will shape player perception and engagement in future seasons. We’ll see.