Season 1 Launch Patch Notes
March 5, 2026
Marathon v1.0.0 — Season 1: Death is the First Step
Welcome to Tau Ceti IV, Runners. Marathon is officially live.
Launch Content
Runner Shells (7)
- Destroyer — Combat frontliner
- Assassin — Stealth flanker
- Recon — Intel specialist
- Vandal — Area denial disruptor
- Thief — Loot extraction specialist
- Triage — Team medic and support
- Rook — Drop-in role for in-progress lobbies
Weapons (28)
- Full arsenal of assault rifles, SMGs, shotguns, marksman rifles, LMGs, pistols, and specialty weapons
- Complete mod system with weapon modifications
- Implant system for customizing weapon performance
Zones (3)
- Perimeter — Beginner-friendly outer colony zone (4 extraction points)
- Dire Marsh — Medium difficulty wetlands zone (3 extraction points)
- Cryo Archive — Endgame zone aboard the UESC Marathon (2 extraction points, community unlock required)
Factions (6)
- CyberAcme, NuCaloric, Traxus, MIDA, Arachne, Sekiguchi Genetics
- Full contract and reputation systems
- Unique reward tracks per faction
Features
- Full cross-play across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- Cross-save support
- Solo, duo, and trio matchmaking
- Rook drop-in system for joining in-progress raids
- Seasonal progression model with full gear resets
Known Issues
- Some players may experience longer matchmaking times during peak hours in the first few days
- Cryo Archive community unlock progress tracking may display with a slight delay
- Audio occlusion in certain Dire Marsh underground areas is being investigated
Coming Soon
- Ranked Mode (mid-March 2026)
- Additional balance tuning based on launch data
- Season 2: Nightfall preview details