‘Marathon’ PvE Mode Is Live Today, But Expectations Should Be Tempered
Marathon introduces a temporary PvE roguelite mode called Vault Breaker as part of its mid-season update.
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The brief
The game Marathon has launched a new roguelike PvE mode titled Vault Breaker. This content arrives as part of a mid-season update that also includes several balance tweaks.
To facilitate these changes, the game underwent maintenance on July 21 for the rollout of Update 1.1.5. Coverage from Forbes, Massively Overpowered, Gamesurf, and MP1st emphasizes the temporary nature of the PvE mode.
While the update is now live, Forbes suggests that player expectations regarding the mode should be tempered. Future developments involve the implementation of the 1.1.5 update and the duration of the temporary Vault Breaker mode.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the new PvE mode?
The new roguelite mode is called Vault Breaker.
What else was included in the mid-season update?
In addition to the PvE mode, the update includes several balance tweaks and the 1.1.5 update rollout.
Is the new mode permanent?
According to Massively Overpowered, the PvE roguelike mode is temporary.
Coverage (6)
- Marathon's Rescue Mission Begins with This New Roguelite Mode, Playable Solo or Co-Op on PS5 Push Square · 4h ago
- The next major moment for Marathon arrives today with a new update and the debut of its PvE mode, Vault Breaker Eurogamer.net · 4h ago
- Marathon: Vault Breaker, roguelite mode starts today Gamesurf · 4h ago
- Marathon Down for Maintenance on July 21, Update 1.1.5 Roll Out MP1st · 4h ago
- Marathon’s mid-season update adds a temporary PvE roguelike mode and several balance tweaks Massively Overpowered · 4h ago
- ‘Marathon’ PvE Mode Is Live Today, But Expectations Should Be Tempered Forbes · 4h ago
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