Bungie has released update 1.0.6.2 for Marathon, focusing on improving the final map of Cryo Archive, which has been criticized for its difficulty for new players. This update is part of the developer’s effort to make the gaming experience more accessible and less intimidating.
The Cryo Archive no longer so harsh
One of the main novelties is the inclusion of an exclusive Cryo Archive kit that players can claim for free every weekend. This kit contains basic gear and healing items, which will facilitate the initial progress of players before they find better gear in the game. Bungie’s decision to reintroduce these weekly kits aims to ease the learning curve and provide a more friendly entry into Cryo Archive.
In addition, the update has closed some of the common routes that allowed enemy teams to invade the spawn points of new players. This intervention aims to prevent experienced teams from quickly eliminating newly arrived players, who often find themselves in an unfavorable situation at the beginning of matches.
Regarding the game’s mechanics, Bungie has also adjusted the WSTR shotgun, increasing its base damage from 78 to 85, but reducing its critical multiplier from 1.15x to 1.05x. This change aims to promote a more efficient use of the weapon in close combat, in addition to granting a 75% damage bonus against artificial intelligence enemies, which will likely change the dynamics in bot-saturated areas.
As the player base shrinks, matches are becoming increasingly intense. Bungie has assured that it will continue to monitor the situation to ensure a fair and balanced gaming experience.
