Marathon Update 1.0.6.2 Patch Notes (28th April 2026)
Marathon's latest patch adjusts shotgun damage, locks down Cryo Archive shortcuts, and fixes the weekly sponsored kit bug that was blocking Rooks.
The WSTR Combat Shotgun gets a meaningful buff in Marathon Update 1.0.6.2, pushing base damage from 78 to 85 and adding a 75% bonus against AI targets. The critical multiplier has been trimmed back slightly, so this isn't a pure numbers spike, but the net result is a shotgun that should feel noticeably more useful against PvE enemies without becoming oppressive in PvP.
Beyond the weapon changes, Bungie continues tightening up the Cryo Archive zone. New vent covers in Biostock and Preservation now block early access until security clearance 2 is reached, building on last patch's door-bypass fixes. If you've been using those routes to skip ahead, that window is closing. The MIPS Slug Converter Prestige mod also gets a substantial critical multiplier increase from 1.15x to 1.9x, though reduced velocity and heavier bullet drop mean you'll need to earn those crits.
The free weekly Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit is also now properly claimable after a bug was stopping Rooks from spawning with the correct depleted shield charges and patch kits. A small fix, but one that directly affects your loadout options at the start of each week. Everything in the update is listed below.
Full Patch Notes
Item Economy
- One free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit can now be claimed each week.
- Fixed an issue preventing Rooks from spawning with the updated 6 Depleted Shield Charges and Depleted Patch Kits that sponsored kits now have.
Combat
Weapons
- WSTR Combat Shotgun
- Increased damage from 78 to 85.
- Reduced critical multiplier from 1.15x to 1.05x.
- Slightly reduced the rate at which damage falls off.
- Added 75% damage bonus against AI targets.
- MIPS Slug Converter Prestige mod
- Fixed an issue that caused the slug to hit geometry when aiming around corners, vents, ladders, or nearby cover.
- Increased critical multiplier from 1.15x to 1.9x.
- Reduced projectile velocity and increased bullet drop.
- Reduced aim assist cone radius by 48%.
User Interface and Experience
- Fixed an issue causing the reinforced shield to use the incorrect base shield icon. The reinforce icon now correctly shows a “+” inside the shield.
- Fixed an issue causing the Armory HUD to disappear when hovering over offered items.
- Fixed an issue that was causing an empty space to show instead of a grid in the Overflow inventory screen.
Contracts
- Outpost
- Fixed an issue that could cause Runners to get stuck behind barriers in the Drone Wing while completing the Mida Truth/Lies 2/6 contract.
Zones
- Cryo Archive
- Added vent covers in Biostock and Preservation that prevent early access from the hub until security clearance 2 is unlocked. Security clearance 1 is needed to open the vents for those who infil on the Biostock or Preservation side.
- Developer Note: Our previous update began the process of ensuring teams cannot bypass the security doors separating the wings from one another without appropriate clearance, this patch continues that effort. We'll continue to monitor and be on the lookout for more instances like this to ensure we keep spawns in a fair state.
General
- Fixed an issue causing inconsistencies when using the push-to-talk toggle setting for crew voice chat on controllers.
Stability
- Fixed an issue that could cause players to receive an error and be unable to join the game when starting their run.
Localization
- Fixed an issue causing the C.A.R.R.I. commendation description to display incorrectly in some languages.
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