Marathon, Bungie’s much-anticipated sci-fi extraction shooter, officially launched yesterday, and while fans are diving into the action, some players are already exploiting an odd hiccup in the game. Despite retaining the core experience that many enjoyed during the recent Server Slam, the full release has unveiled some notable glitches, the most eye-catching being an infinite silk exploit that’s allowing Deluxe Edition owners to grind through the season one reward pass in record time.
Players are reporting that this exploit enables them to amass silk—an in-game currency—at an astonishing pace, letting them max out the rewards in just a few hours. It’s not a feature anyone expected to see right out of the gate, and it has stirred quite the conversation among the community. Gamers always seem to uncover these quirks, but this one strikes particularly hard given the game’s fresh launch and the usual balancing that comes with it.
Bungie has a history of addressing issues with haste, so it will be interesting to see how quickly they respond to this exploit as players race to fill up their reward passes. For now, Marathon’s enthusiasts are enjoying the spoils, but it’s clear that the developers will need to address this strange occurrence to maintain a fair and competitive experience for everyone. As players explore the vibrant worlds and the thrilling extraction mechanics, let’s hope Bungie can smooth out these wrinkles and let the game shine without these exploits overshadowing its debut.
Source: eurogamer.net
