Marathon’s latest update, 1.0.6.2, has been released and focuses on the WSTR Combat Shotgun, the Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit, bug fixes, improvements, and more.
Bungie’s latest extraction shooter, Marathon, has shown its value over time. Despite initial resistance, the game has attracted a steady player base since its launch and has become one of the best-selling games in March 2026. The developers are also continuously working on improvements, with a new update already released.
What’s New in Marathon Update 1.0.6.2
As mentioned above, the focus points of Marathon Update 1.0.6.2 are WSTR Combat Shotgun and the Cryo Archive Sponsored Kits. Talking about the shotgun, its damage has increased, the critical multiplier has decreased, the rate at which damage falls off has been reduced, and a massive damage bonus has been added for when fighting against AI targets. MIPS Slug Converter Prestige mod will see some changes, too.
Regarding Cryo Archive, one free Sponsored Kit for this zone can be claimed each week. Additionally, developers have added vent covers in Biostock and Preservation to prevent players from accessing the hub before unlocking Security Clearance 2. Security Clearance 1 will be needed to open these vents.
The rest of the changes include fixes towards the user interface, experience, Contracts, Zones, general, stability, and localization, which players can check out in the patch notes below:
All 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.
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.
The patch notes were found through the Marathon Development Team’s new post on X (formerly Twitter).
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