Marathon Season 2 Launch Halted by Server Issues
Originally published Jun 3, 2026
By Ethan Gach · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 3, 2026
Key points
- Marathon's Season 2 launch was marred by persistent server issues and error codes.
- New features included a revised progression system, a new character type, and a survival horror-inspired map.
- Bungie distributed free loot packs and took servers offline to address the technical problems.
- The server issues occurred during a key promotional window during Sony's PlayStation State of Play event.
- Bungie faces added pressure due to Destiny 2's sunset and reported upcoming layoffs.
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon faced major server outages on the first day of its Season 2 launch, preventing players from accessing the game. The update introduced new features, including a revised progression system, a new character type, and a survival horror-inspired nighttime map. However, error codes like 'Weasel' and 'Anteater' plagued the servers shortly after the update went live. In response, Bungie distributed free loot packs and took the servers offline to address the issues. The timing was particularly unfortunate as the game was being promoted during Sony's PlayStation State of Play event, which could have drawn in new players. Bungie is under pressure to deliver a smooth experience, especially with Destiny 2's sunset and upcoming layoffs.
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