Marathon is updating its WSTR Combat Shotgun, a powerful close-range weapon, and making several changes to the Cryo Archive map. While it didn’t immediately revolutionize the extraction shooter genre, Marathon is consistently improving and proving to be a durable and distinctive game.
By April 2026, most of the developers at Bungie will be focused on their new game, Marathon, rather than continuing work on Destiny 2. This means Marathon will likely see consistent improvements, though Destiny 2 fans might not be thrilled. It’s understandable that the team would gradually shift its focus, and while this update to Destiny 2 is relatively small, it still includes important changes. You likely won’t notice a huge difference right away.
Good news for WSTR Combat Shotgun users: it won’t be weakened as much as the Biotoxic Disinjector was in Marathon. Instead, Bungie is making a very specific adjustment to the weapon. They’re slightly increasing its damage and range, while also reducing its critical hit damage. More importantly, the WSTR will now deal 75% more damage to AI enemies, suggesting Bungie wants it to be especially effective against them. The weapon’s MIPS Slug Converter Prestige mod is also getting changes: a significant boost to critical hit damage (from 1.15x to 1.9x), but with increased bullet drop, slower projectile speed, and a smaller aim assist window.
The Marathon activity concludes on the Cryo Archive map, so Bungie’s recent adjustments to it aren’t unexpected. A recent update started addressing issues where players could bypass security doors without the proper authorization, and they’ve now added vent covers in the Biostock and Preservation areas to prevent early access. Bungie will continue to monitor the map to ensure fair gameplay. With update 1.0.6.2, players now need Security Clearance 1 to open vents if they enter through Biostock or Preservation, making the early stages of the Cryo Archive a bit more secure.
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Update 1.0.6.2 isn’t as large as the April update, but it demonstrates Bungie is carefully considering how to balance the game. The changes to the WSTR weapon are particularly well-done, refining its role without overly weakening it. While these adjustments look promising, their true impact will be seen with real player use. The community is known for finding creative ways to push game mechanics, so further adjustments to WSTR may still be needed.
Although Marathon is a big change for the series, it still clearly carries the strange, unsettling atmosphere that defined the original Marathon games. Bungie has faced challenges recently, particularly with the direction of Destiny 2, so it’s encouraging to see that their new major game is being developed thoughtfully, respecting both new players and the history of the franchise.
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Marathon Update 1.0.6.2 Patch Notes
Item Economy
- One free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit can now be claimed each week.
- Fixed an issue preventing Rooks from spawning with the updated 6 Depleted Shield Charges and Depleted Patch Kits that sponsored kits now have.
Combat
Weapons
- WSTR Combat Shotgun
- Increased damage from 78 to 85.
- Reduced critical multiplier from 1.15x to 1.05x.
- Slightly reduced the rate at which damage falls off.
- Added 75% damage bonus against AI targets.
- MIPS Slug Converter Prestige mod
- Fixed an issue that caused the slug to hit geometry when aiming around corners, vents, ladders, or nearby cover.
- Increased critical multiplier from 1.15x to 1.9x.
- Reduced projectile velocity and increased bullet drop.
- Reduced aim assist cone radius by 48%.
User Interface and Experience
- Fixed an issue causing the reinforced shield to use the incorrect base shield icon. The reinforce icon now correctly shows a “+” inside the shield.
- Fixed an issue causing the Armory HUD to disappear when hovering over offered items.
- Fixed an issue that was causing an empty space to show instead of a grid in the Overflow inventory screen.
Contracts
- Outpost
- Fixed an issue that could cause Runners to get stuck behind barriers in the Drone Wing while completing the Mida Truth/Lies 2/6 contract.
Zones
- Cryo Archive
- Added vent covers in Biostock and Preservation that prevent early access from the hub until security clearance 2 is unlocked. Security clearance 1 is needed to open the vents for those who infil on the Biostock or Preservation side.
- Developer Note: Our previous update began the process of ensuring teams cannot bypass the security doors separating the wings from one another without appropriate clearance, this patch continues that effort. We’ll continue to monitor and be on the lookout for more instances like this to ensure we keep spawns in a fair state.
- Fixed an issue that prevented scan terminals from reliably revealing battery locations on the map.
- Added vent covers in Biostock and Preservation that prevent early access from the hub until security clearance 2 is unlocked. Security clearance 1 is needed to open the vents for those who infil on the Biostock or Preservation side.
General
- Fixed an issue causing inconsistencies when using the push-to-talk toggle setting for crew voice chat on controllers.
Stability
- Fixed an issue that could cause players to receive an error and be unable to join the game when starting their run.
Localization
- Fixed an issue causing the C.A.R.R.I. commendation description to display incorrectly in some languages.
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