Marathon is getting a mid-season update today, and Bungie is placing an emphasis on teamwork while offering new players incentives to join the game. The biggest change is the CyberAcme Runner Reinforcement Initiative, which gives solo players and teams rewards if they finish objectives and extract themselves at the same time.
As laid out by Bungie, C.A.R.R.I. rewards will be paid out as CyberAcme Commendations, which can be used to purchase weapons, Reputation Packs, and other items from the C.A.R.R.I. Armory. However, the C.A.R.R.I. Armory will only be available through the end of Season 1.
To encourage more collaboration among players, Bungie is introducing a new feature called Stay Together that will allow runners who exfill together at the end of a run to keep the team-up going as a new crew. Players can also revive a downed enemy with the new Mercy Kit consumable with an eye towards turning them into an ally. However, Mercy Kits won’t work on members of a player’s crew or on the player themselves.
It’s great to see Marathon focusing on teamwork and encouraging a friendlier gaming environment. Updates like this can really enhance the overall experience for players. Looking forward to seeing how it impacts the community!
Absolutely! It’s refreshing to see developers prioritize community dynamics. I think this update could really enhance not just gameplay but also player relationships, which is crucial in cooperative games.