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Marathon’s Symbiosis update adds co-op PvE and a team deathmatch beta
Bungie plans to launch Marathon’s Symbiosis update on December 8 after delaying it in September.
The update adds Expedition, a roguelite PvE mode playable in co-op, though it is not yet clear whether players can go solo.
It also introduces Limbo, a social space with a firing range and mini arena.
A beta for a team deathmatch mode will begin with the update, alongside a new playable character, weapons and large alien enemies.
Marathon is a shooter from Bungie, and its player numbers have been described as concerningly low.
The update is seen as a key test for the struggling game, and it will be free to play from December 8 to December 15.
More details about the new modes have not yet been provided.
Bungie says Marathon’s Symbiosis update will launch on December 8, 2026.
The update adds Expedition, a co-op roguelite PvE mode, and begins a beta for a team deathmatch mode.
It also introduces Limbo, a social space with a mini arena and a firing range.
The update adds a new runner shell, Bishop, as well as weapons and large alien enemies.
Marathon will be free to play from December 8 to December 15.
- Who
- Bungie is adding new content to Marathon.
- What
- The Symbiosis update adds co-op roguelite PvE, a team deathmatch beta and a social space.
- When
- The update is scheduled to launch on December 8, 2026; the game will be free to play through December 15.
- Where
- Marathon; no more specific location is stated.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Bungie outlined plans for Marathon that included a PvE mode; the update was later delayed, according to Push Square.
Bungie is scheduled to launch the Symbiosis update.
Marathon is scheduled to be free to play.
- Update
- Symbiosis
- Launch date
- December 8, 2026
- PvE mode
- Expedition, a co-op roguelite mode
- Social space
- Limbo, with a mini arena and firing range
- New runner shell
- Bishop
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