Marathon's First Big Update Is Basically Perfect

"Some free sponsored kits are getting ammo increases, which is much needed, as these kits felt unnecessarily punishing to bring into runs due to their lack of bullets. Another nice-to-see change is that quest objectives will now pop up when you are 20 meters away instead of just 10 meters away."

"The goal here is to allow your bullets and meds to go further without reducing too much of the UESCs bite. We see the feedback loud and clear that players appreciate the friction that our UESC combatants provide, and we have no plans to change that fundamental dynamic."

Marathon received update 1.0.0.4 on March 11, its first significant post-launch patch. The update includes ammo increases for free sponsored kits, expanded quest objective detection range from 10 to 20 meters to help locate terminals and items, and a bug fix for Rook character visibility on maps. UESC robot guards received health and shield reductions to prevent overwhelming solo players and crews, though they remain threatening opponents. These changes aim to make gameplay more accessible while preserving the extraction shooter's difficulty and tension.

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