Bungie has announced that Marathon Season 2: Nightfall will launch on June 2, 2026. The studio is rolling out interim updates to the current Season 1 starting on May 19, 2026. These changes aim to refine gameplay mechanics before the major seasonal reset.
Daily Cryo Archive access and free kits start May 21 for remaining players.
Several core gameplay systems are receiving adjustments. Rook characters gain increased active time for their Signal Mask ability while sprinting. UESC enemies will have a reduced range for detecting player footsteps. Wardens are now guaranteed to drop keys for locked rooms. Map events including Lockdown, Convoy, Anomaly, and Warden spawns are guaranteed to occur each run.
Daily accessibility improvements begin on May 21, 2026. The Cryo Archive becomes available every day for the remainder of Season 1. Players also receive one free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit daily starting on the same date. These additions provide more consistent access to resources before the next season begins.
The upcoming Season 2 reset will wipe several progression metrics. Runner Level, Ranked Level, and Faction Level with upgrades will reset. Credits and currencies will reset, with the exception of LUX and Silk. Inventory, Vault contents, Schema unlocks, and mailbox items will be cleared. Priority Contracts reset except for the first contract per faction. Gear-granting seasonal codex entries are also removed.
Certain progress markers will carry over into Season 2. Codex challenges, Faction unlocks, Rewards Pass progress, and Cryo Archive subroutine progress will not reset. The top Runner Level milestone remains set at Level 75. Bungie has not confirmed the launch window for future updates beyond the announced dates.
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