Bungie has released a new Marathon update 1.017 (v1.0.9) on PS5 and PC. According to the official Marathon update 1.0.9 patch notes, Warden Hunt now runs through the end of Season 1 with expanded spawn areas, guaranteed key drops, and boosted XP rewards. Rook received temporary upgrades, Self-Revive was slowed, and several exploits tied to mods, barriers, reputation rewards, and combat behavior were corrected. Additionally, Marathon patch 1.017 also includes stability and gameplay performance improvements.
Season 1 Update Summary
- Warden Hunt extended through the end of Season 1 with new encounter locations.
- Zone events now have a guaranteed chance to appear every run.
- Runner and Faction XP gains increased by 50%.
- Rook received temporary buffs including upgraded starting gear and stronger Signal Mask effects.
- Major fixes added for combat, mods, contracts, reputation rewards, and UI issues.
Marathon Version 1.017.000 Patch Notes on May 19, 2026
Season 1 Patch Notes – May Update
Warden Hunt
- Warden Hunt event extended through the remainder of Season 1.
- Wardens can now appear in Perimeter, Dire Marsh, and Outpost locations.
- Locked room keys now always drop from Wardens.
- Key Templates changed from Fragile to Compromised.
- Every run now guarantees a chance for a zone event such as Lockdowns or Intercepts.
- Runner XP increased by 50%.
- Faction XP increased by 50%.
- Cryo Archive Sponsored Kits now refresh daily.
- Cryo Archive and Ranked Cryo Archive rotations scheduled through Season 1.
Economy
- Self-Revive time at 0 Revive Speed: 12s to 16s.
- Self-Revive time at 100 Revive Speed: 7s to 12s.
Combat
- Transport and Scan Drone kills: 5 to 10 Traxus XP.
- UESC Grenadiers, Assault, Sniper, and Ghost units: 7 to 10 XP.
- UESC Commanders: 10 to 15 XP.
- UESC Wardens: 15 to 50 XP.
- Fixed UESC Ghost burst damage issue.
- Fixed reviving teammates during finishers.
Weapons
- Biotoxin Disinjector explosion sounds now play correctly outside damage range.
Mods
- Pocket Change no longer grants ammo after defeating ticks.
- Common Enemy tooltip duration corrected.
- Impact Shockwave can no longer instantly down stronger shield users.
- Impact Shockwave player explosive damage reduced by 75%.
- Overclock Delimiter exploit with barriers removed.
- Charged projectiles can no longer bypass Bubble shields.
- Ram-Page Mag Claymore damage issue fixed.
Rook Updates
- Rook now starts with Deluxe Patch Kits and Shield Charges.
- Rook now starts with Deluxe Shield Implants.
- Signal Mask remains active longer during sprinting.
- AI footstep detection range reduced while Signal Mask is active.
- Unlock requirement tooltip corrected.
User Interface
- Exfil countdown timer now appears correctly.
- Quick ping curtain interaction issue fixed.
- Ten additional controller sensitivity options added.
Contracts and Reputation
- Contract objective descriptions and progression order corrected.
- Multiple reputation gain issues fixed across Perimeter, Dire Marsh, and Anomalous Matter activities.
- Crew-wide reputation rewards now distribute correctly.
Zone Fixes
- Hauler sound issue fixed in Perimeter.
- Outpost Pinwheel audio issue fixed.
- Cryo Archive barrier bypass exploit fixed.
- Cryo Archive HUD location names now display correctly.
Localization and General Fixes
- Multiple menu text, translation, and interface issues corrected.
- Duplicate voice-over issue fixed.
- Invite-only crew join problem fixed.
Recently, the Marathon update 1.005 added quality of life changes. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several issues while playing the game. Today’s Marathon update 1.0.9 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free Marathon patch 1.017 for PlayStation 5 and PC.
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