Bungie is considering a dedicated duos mode and time-to-kill changes after Marathon server slam feedback

Bungie is considering a dedicated duos mode and time-to-kill changes after Marathon server slam feedback | PC Gamer Skip to main content Open menu Close main menu PC Gamer THE GLOBAL AUTHORITY ON PC GAMES US Edition UK US Canada Australia Subscribe Sign in View Profile Sign out Search Search PC Gamer Games Hardware News Reviews Guides Video Forum More PC Gaming Show PC Gamer Clips Software Codes Coupons Movies & TV Magazine Newsletter Affiliate links Meet the team Community guidelines About PC Gamer PC Gamer Magazine SubscriptionWhy subscribe?Subscribe to the world’s #1 PC gaming magTry a single issue or save on a subscriptionIssues delivered straight to your door or device From$1Subscribe now Don’t miss these Third Person Shooter Embark explains why it jacked up the cost of crafting Wolfpacks in Arc Raiders, concedes some players aren’t happy about it FPS Marathon Server Slam start times and rewards FPS If you’re hoping to make friends in Marathon like you can in Arc Raiders, expect a knife in the back Third Person Shooter Arc Raiders’ Shrouded Sky added lots of cool new toys, but my favourite part is the new quality-of-life features that have flown under the radar FPS Hours before its open preview weekend, Marathon is suddenly very close to the top of Steam’s top sellers list Third Person Shooter The latest Arc Raiders patch makes Rocketeers way more important FPS Marathon Server Slam update: Bungie says if you’re not getting enough PvP action, maybe you’re just not looking for fights in the right places FPS Is Marathon’s time-to-kill too fast, or am I too Arc Raiders-pilled? 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From first-look trailers, interviews, reviews and explainers, we’ve got you covered. Signup + Once a month SFX Get sneak previews, exclusive competitions and details of special events each month! Signup + An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter The Marathon server slam is over, and now begins the awkward gap between playtest shutdown and its full release on March 5. Throughout the weekend, Bungie published daily recaps of feedback it’s considering and bugs addressed, culminating in a “Weekend Feedback Recap” article published on social channels today.”Many Runners have maxed out their Faction Rep, adopted a Rook or two, and braved the haunted hallways of Hauler. We’ve also heard from people saying the deeper they get into progression, the more fun they are having,” the article reads.Bungie goes on to list the main pieces of feedback that it’s considering following the server slam, including the possibility of a duos playlist, time-to-kill concerns, and a more forgiving consumables economy: Related articles Marathon Server Slam update: Bungie says if you’re not getting enough PvP action, maybe you’re just not looking for fights in the right places Marathon will run an open Server Slam that’ll lead right into launch Bungie takes its second shot at revealing Marathon: $40 price tag, proximity chat, solo queue, and March release confirmed Additional queue options: Currently you have the ability to run as a Solo (be it as Rook or as a Runner in a solo lobby), or you can queue in with a duo or a full trio – but we have heard the feedback about duo dedicated lobbies. This has been logged and shared with the team.PvP feedback: TTK is the hot topic. Some of you want longer duels and more Runner contact, others are vibing with the current pace. We’re reviewing Runner density on non-beginner maps and keeping a close eye on how Perimeter and Dire Marsh feel all in all. Med and ammo economy: We hear you that meds are soaking a lot of your early loadout budget and that back-to-back fights can chew through your med and ammo reserves pretty quickly. We’ve seen some folks for and against the Depleted items as well – along with how rewarding drops of