Key Takeaways
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- Bungie is introducing a new experimental queue called Direct Marsh Sponsored for Marathon, starting April 15 and running for approximately two weeks. The queue aims to test new mechanics related to initial equipment economy.
- Players can only join the experimental queue if their squad is equipped with a low-level free sponsored kit, which prohibits the use of rare shields or weapons upon entry. The queue will be available in duo, trio, or incomplete group format, and solo play is not available.
- Bungie has announced that they are working on making Duos a permanent feature at Season 2s launch, and the new Direct Marsh Sponsored experimental queue will replace the current Outpost Duos playlist on April 15.
- The Marathon Cryo Archive, featuring raid-style puzzles, endgame Player vs. Environment vs. Player action, and a new trailer featuring Ben Starr, has gone live. Additionally, balance changes have been implemented, most notably a significant nerf to the Biotoxic Disinjector.
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Bungie has announced an experimental queue called Direct Marsh Sponsored for Marathon, designed to test new mechanics related to initial equipment economy. Game director Joe Ziegler announced the queue, scheduled to go live on Wednesday, April 15, and run for approximately two weeks, until April 29. Bungie noted that these dates are subject to change based on test results. Ziegler also thanked players who participated in the recent duos tests and confirmed that the team is working to make duos a permanent option at Season 2’s launch. He explained that these limited-time queues allow the team to test features and gather community feedback. To maintain matchmaking quality and focus data collection, Bungie will run only one experimental queue at a time. The rules for Direct Marsh Sponsored, launching April 15, are as follows: Players can only join if their squad is equipped with a low-level free sponsored kit, which prohibits the use of rare shields or weapons upon entry. Teams must enter in predetermined duo (with crew fill disabled), trio, or incomplete group format (with crew fill enabled to complete the trio). Solo play is not available.
The experience takes place exclusively in Direct Marsh; players must select Direct Marsh Sponsored from the zone list. The primary goal is for players to use the basic weapons and items provided by the sponsored kit to explore, eliminate enemies, upgrade their arsenal with in-game enhancements, and successfully exit. Before its launch, Ziegler shared some details on upcoming Season 2 content on X: “Thank you to all of you who participated in the Duos Experiments we’ve had over the past few weeks. We’re currently working on making duos a real feature in Season 2 and are diligently working on delivering.” [@ZieglerDev, April 13, 2026] Season 2 will introduce a new Runner and include a Duos queue. As a result of this update, the current Outpost Duos playlist has been removed, and the new Direct Marsh Sponsored experimental queue will replace it on April 15. Bungie will monitor gameplay and address technical issues during this two-week period and plans to share updates and changes this Wednesday.
Experimental Marathon Cryo Archive Mode Debuts with Raids, PvE vs. PvP, and Ben Starr Trailer
In related news, the Marathon Cryo Archive went live today, featuring raid-style puzzles, endgame Player vs. Environment vs. Player action, and a new trailer featuring Ben Starr. Additionally, balance changes have been implemented, most notably a significant nerf to the Biotoxic Disinjector.
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In an exciting turn of events, Jonathan Dubinski recently revealed on Players for Life that Epic Games might be cooking up a Disney-themed extraction shooter, set to launch as early as November next year. This multimillion-dollar collaboration between Epic and The Walt Disney Company aims to give Fortnite’s popularity a boost, with the game drawing inspiration from ARC Raiders’ structure. While there are mixed opinions within Epic about the originality of gameplay mechanics, everyone seems to agree that Disney’s brand could bring in huge commercial potential. Meanwhile, Ahmed Hassan has been keeping us updated on community initiatives. Last week, he highlighted Marathon Players’ urgent call to Bungie for preserving the beloved Cryo Archive raid, delving into the passionate campaign by enthusiasts to safeguard this favorite game element. But it’s not all sunshine in the gaming world; Ahmed also reported on Tyler “Ninja” Blevins taking a break from streaming ARC Raiders due to an overwhelming presence of cheaters and stream snipers. If you’re curious about these diverse stories, head over to Jonathan’s article about Epic Games’ potential new project Epic Games Working on Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter, Ahmed’s piece on Marathon Players’ preservation efforts Marathon Players Demand Bungie Save the Cryo Archive Raid, and his report on Ninja’s departure from ARC Raiders After Marathon, Ninja turns his back on ARC Raiders due to being infested with cheaters..
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Bungie Mac Action Sack |
| Brief Summary | Bungie's Mac Action Sack collects six of the company's action games on one CD which comes in an actual sack made of cloth.
Games Included: Minotaur: The Labyrinths of Crete |
| Platforms | Mac |
| Released | December 31, 1999 |
| Genre | Shooter, Platform |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | Bungie |
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- Key Points from the ArticleKey Points from the Articlealtchar.com
- Marathon Officially Adds Duos Queue in Season 2, New Experimental Playlist Coming Next WeekMarathon Officially Adds Duos Queue in Season 2, New Experimental Playlist Coming Next Weekmsn.com
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