Marathon Update 1.1.9.7 Patch Notes (10th November 2026)

Marathon Update 1.1.9.7 changes the MIDA Armory, the Traxus Armory and the Firestorm economy. The update goes live on Steam today, coinciding with the start of the Ordnance Heist event which runs from November 10 through November 24.

Sponsored Night Marsh will be available this weekend, starting Thursday, 11/12. Sponsored Survival: Perimeter will be available all week until 11/17. Ordnance Heist is back, and the event will be available from November 10 to November 24.

In the MIDA Armory, the Deluxe sponsored kit stock decreased from 3/week to 2/week. The Superior sponsored kit is no longer offered. The MIDA themed weapon stock decreased from 2/week to 1/week, and its rarity decreased from Superior to Deluxe. The Sneak Backpack rarity decreased from Superior to Deluxe. The Synapse Cube stock decreased from 1/week to 1 total.

In the Traxus Armory, the Deluxe sponsored kit stock decreased from 3/week to 2/week. The Superior sponsored kit is no longer offered. The Traxus themed weapon stock decreased from 2/week to 1/week, and its rarity decreased from Superior to Deluxe. The Ammo Backpack rarity decreased from Superior to Deluxe. The Synapse Cube stock decreased from 1/week to 1 total.

Firestorm key templates will only grant 1 key upon completion. Firestorm arms lockers now only require 1 key to open. The Firestorm will have a 15% chance to drop from supply drops prior to and during the event. After the event, it will have a 30% drop rate.

Fixed an issue on Outpost where players could die in a location that left their loot bags inaccessible. Fixed an issue in Vault 4 of Cryo Archive where players could fall into a particular spot and get stuck.

Report options on player profiles have been updated. Fixed an issue where using a consumable as an overheat weapon animation begins would cause a bright flash to appear on screen. Fixed an issue where Stickers were not properly displaying when applied with NuCal weapon styles.