Marathon update 1.0.6.1 introduces a range of improvements focused on item economy balance and gameplay stability. Changes to Sponsored Kits, stacking limits, and drop rates should make resource management more flexible, especially during extended runs.
The update also addresses several gameplay and technical issues, including combat inconsistencies, UI responsiveness, and zone-specific exploits. These fixes aim to reduce frustrating edge cases, while improving overall reliability across core systems.
Patch Notes
Item Economy
- Increased daily stock limits for Enhanced green and Deluxe blue Sponsored Kits in the Armory
- Increased stack size for Depleted Patch Kits and Depleted Shield Charges from 3 to 6
- Updated Standard rarity Sponsored Kits to include stacks of 6 instead of 3
- Increased drop rates of Depleted Patch Kits and Depleted Shield Charges from Recruits
Combat
Weapons
- Fixed Toggle Zoom issue where ADS state persisted through weapon swap or reload, preventing use of medical consumables
- Fixed V85 Circuit Breaker bug where shots fired after a full charge showed visual effects but did not register hits
User Interface and Experience
- Improved radial menu selection accuracy when opening and closing quickly
- Reduced instances of incorrect item usage, such as accidental grenade throws
- Fixed missing crewmate weapon styles in loadout display during prepare screen
Armory
- Fixed issue preventing barter weapons from displaying barter costs on weapon tiles
Zones
Perimeter
- Fixed exfil countdown timer to properly display a full 10 second countdown in tutorial
Cryo Archive
- Fixed out of bounds exploit allowing players to refund gear after countdown expiration
General
- Increased overflow inventory size to prevent item loss due to limited space
Marathon update 1.0.6.1 is available as of April 21, 2026 (Build 22836271). The game launched on March 5, 2026, and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
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