Marathon Reveals ‘Symbiosis’ Update Gameplay Trailer

Bungie has released a gameplay trailer for the upcoming “Symbiosis” update for Marathon, ahead of its launch on December 8. Patch notes for the update will likely release at a later date.

The new update includes the following:

• Perimeter Zone Update
  • Expanded Playable Zone
  • Burrows Area
  • Reservoir Area
• New PvE Co-Op Roguelike Mode: “Expedition”
  • Featuring temporary flash boost upgrades and “escalating challenges.”
• “Limbo” Social Space
  • Includes a firing range.
• New Melee-Focused Shell “Bishop”
• New Weapons and Gear
  • Maverick Pistol
  • Throwing Knives
  • Hack Grenade
  • V17 Flamethrower

Check out the trailer showcasing the “Symbiosis” update for Marathon below:

Recently, Bungie ended its seasonal model for Marathon. It also revealed its roadmap for the future, including details about an update in March, which will feature:

• An interconnected system of permanent PvE, PvP, and PvEvP experiences
• A new onboarding experience
• A refactored Cradle and deeper shell progression
• More focused questlines and narrative
• New alien combatants
• An entirely new zone

These changes are built toward giving players more ways to play beyond the extraction shooter framework, such as the opportunity to do a quick and easy run, or focus more on hunting down story threads. As such, there will be more alien enemy factions introduced, such as the returning Pfhor. In addition, Bungie is building toward:

• Connected PvE, PvP, and PvEvP experiences
• Different levels of intensity and commitment
• Options for solo players and crews
• More approachable ways to enter and learn the game
• Experiences built around cooperation, competition, and high-risk survival

Marathon is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon reviewed Marathon, giving it a 4.5/5. Bungie also recently announced that it is bringing back the vaulted Destiny 2 content.