Bungie Tempts New Players With Free Period as PvE Mode and PvP Arena Battles Come to Marathon

Bungie is adding a co-operative PvE mode and a PvP deathmatch arena to Marathon when its Symbiosis season begins on 8 December. The update gives players more ways to experience the game, including a mode without the risk of opponents stealing their equipment.

The PvE Expeditions mode is described as a co-op roguelite, with changing matches, in-match upgrades called Flash Boosts and challenges that grow tougher as players progress. The Perimeter map will expand with alien trees, caves, a new Reservoir location and a giant crab boss. Symbiosis also adds the Limbo social space, new weapons and gadgets, and the Bishop Runner Shell. Marathon will be free to play from 8 to 15 December.