{"id":13330,"date":"2026-05-14T23:02:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/05\/14\/marathon-reveals-new-pve-mode-and-big-plans-for-the-future\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T23:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:02:39","slug":"marathon-reveals-new-pve-mode-and-big-plans-for-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextlevelnews.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/05\/14\/marathon-reveals-new-pve-mode-and-big-plans-for-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Marathon Reveals New PVE Mode and Big Plans for the Future"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Marathon<\/a> is attempting to broaden its playerbase with new offerings, such as a PVE-only mode. Depending on who you ask, Marathon has struck a chord with a dedicated playerbase, but may not have the wide appeal<\/a>. It seems Bungie is acutely aware of the fact that it may need to expand its audience to make it more approachable and is planning on doing so.<\/p>\n

In a massive new blog post<\/a>, Bungie laid out its plans for the future of Marathon. Among the many details in it, arguably the biggest takeaway content-wise is the introduction of a brand-new PVE mode being introduced in Season 2<\/a>. It’s an experimental mode that won’t have player-on-player combat to instead emphasize working together to complete objectives, fight UESC bots, and make progress in a less chaotic and hostile environment. Additionally, there will be a mode that focuses on “PVE, but with a light touch of PVP,” though details are scarce on what exactly that means.<\/p>\n

For those fearing this means PVP will take a backseat from Marathon, that’s not the case. Bungie teased that it is developing a purely PVP-focused mode as part of plans for more experimental modes in Marathon. Bungie noted its goal is to create a game that allows for nail-biting tension and sweaty gameplay, but also one that allows you to take a step back and chill. The aim is to ensure there is a pace of play for whatever mood you’re in, rather than constant high-stakes, tense gameplay with big time commitments.<\/p>\n

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Bungie is also planning to update and improve Marathon’s onboarding experience for new players, as well as deepen the overall experience for the diehard fans:<\/p>\n

The following is the general roadmap for the future of Marathon throughout 2026:<\/p>\n