Marathon

Marathon Contracts Guide 2026: How to Complete Every Faction Quest and Maximize Rewards Marathon Contracts Guide 2026: How to Complete Every Faction Quest and Maximize Rewards

This guide covers every type of contract in Marathon, breaks down all six factions and what they actually want from you, and gives you practical tips for completing objectives efficiently without throwing your run away.

CarryLord
Feb 27, 2026
All Marathon Maps (2026) Explained: Zones, Strategies & What to Expect on Tau Ceti IV All Marathon Maps (2026) Explained: Zones, Strategies & What to Expect on Tau Ceti IV

Marathon launches with four distinct zones, each built around a different kind of threat and pacing. Three are surface maps you can access from day one. The fourth — Cryo Archive — is an endgame location tied to Season 1. Before you drop into any of them, here's everything you need to know.

CarryLord
Feb 27, 2026
All Marathon Runner Shells Ranked: Best Characters for Every Playstyle in 2026 All Marathon Runner Shells Ranked: Best Characters for Every Playstyle in 2026

This guide breaks down all seven Runner Shells — their abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and best team synergies — so you know exactly what you're getting into before your first run on March 5.

CarryLord
Feb 27, 2026
Marathon’s Rook System Explained: Why It’s the Smartest Thing in Extraction Shooters Right Now Marathon’s Rook System Explained: Why It’s the Smartest Thing in Extraction Shooters Right Now

This article breaks down exactly how the Rook system works, why its design decisions are smarter than they first appear, and what it signals about how Bungie is thinking about Marathon as a live game — not just a launch event.

CarryLord
Feb 20, 2026
Marathon Beginner’s Guide: How to Survive Your First Run on Tau Ceti IV Marathon Beginner’s Guide: How to Survive Your First Run on Tau Ceti IV

Before you drop into Tau Ceti IV for the first time, this guide covers everything you need to understand: the game's core rules, Runner shells, factions, maps, and the mindset that separates players who extract from players who lose everything.

CarryLord
Feb 20, 2026
Marathon Server Slam Review: Is Bungie’s Game Finally Fixed? Marathon Server Slam Review: Is Bungie’s Game Finally Fixed?

We went in with low expectations and came out with a more complicated answer than we expected. Here’s the full breakdown.

CarryLord
Feb 17, 2026
3 Best Extraction Shooters in 2026: Marathon vs Arc Raiders vs Tarkov [Complete Comparison] 3 Best Extraction Shooters in 2026: Marathon vs Arc Raiders vs Tarkov [Complete Comparison]

This guide breaks down which extraction shooter matches your preferences, skill level, and time commitment.

CarryLord
Jan 23, 2026
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