‘Marathon’ PvE Mode Is Live Today, But Expectations Should Be Tempered
Marathon launches its first PvE experience, 'Vault Breaker,' as part of a mid-season update today.
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Marathon has released Update 1.1.5, introducing a temporary PvE roguelike mode called Vault Breaker. The update also includes several balance tweaks to the game.
Coverage from Eurogamer.net, MP1st, and Massively Overpowered notes the arrival of this new mode, though Forbes suggests that player expectations should be tempered. MP1st reports that the game underwent maintenance on July 21 to facilitate the rollout.
Future developments involve the performance of the temporary roguelike mode and the impact of the included balance adjustments.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the new PvE mode?
The new PvE mode is called Vault Breaker.
What type of gameplay does the new mode offer?
Vault Breaker is described as a temporary roguelike mode.
Which update version introduces these changes?
The changes are part of Update 1.1.5.
Coverage (5)
- Marathon's Rescue Mission Begins with This New Roguelite Mode, Playable Solo or Co-Op on PS5 Push Square · 5h ago
- The next major moment for Marathon arrives today with a new update and the debut of its PvE mode, Vault Breaker Eurogamer.net · 5h ago
- Marathon Down for Maintenance on July 21, Update 1.1.5 Roll Out MP1st · 5h ago
- Marathon’s mid-season update adds a temporary PvE roguelike mode and several balance tweaks Massively Overpowered · 5h ago
- ‘Marathon’ PvE Mode Is Live Today, But Expectations Should Be Tempered Forbes · 5h ago broke it first
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