Marathon is currently experiencing significant server outages following an update, impacting players just as the game was reintroduced. Bungie reported errors, notably Weasel and Anteater codes, which began shortly after the game went online for the first day of season 2.
Season 2 launched on June 2, featuring revamped progression systems, a new character type, and a night-themed survival horror game mode. The game was free for the first week, encouraging both returning and new players to join.
After server maintenance concluded, players encountered issues accessing the game. Bungie quickly acknowledged the increasing error codes and offered free loot packs as compensation. By approximately 7:00 p.m. ET, servers were taken offline for further maintenance and troubleshooting.
We need additional time to complete Marathon maintenance and deploy the patch. We appreciate your patience and will provide additional updates when they are ready. — Marathon Development Team (@MarathonDevTeam) June 3, 2026
By 9:00 p.m. ET, Bungie communicated that more time was necessary to complete the updates. The situation left players uncertain about when they could resume gameplay.
Commenting on the situation, Twitch streamer Knitehawk expressed frustration, stating, “It sucks how good the new season felt within those couple matches I got to play.”
The timing of the issues coincided with Sony’s PlayStation State of Play showcase, where Marathon received promotional attention. With hundreds of thousands tuning in and the game offered for free, it was seen as an ideal opportunity for potential new players to engage.
While the initial troubles could diminish in importance if season 2 succeeds, the context of Destiny 2‘s sunset and recent layoffs at Bungie underline the need for a stable launch.
Update 6/3/2026, 12:00 a.m. ET: Servers for Marathon have returned online, with reports indicating reduced frequency of error codes. Bungie announced they would be providing sponsored kit packages to players affected by the disruptions.
Marathon servers are back online. Thank you for your patience while we completed maintenance and issued the patch. If you continue to encounter Anteater, Monkey, or Weasel errors, please restart your game and try again. — Marathon Development Team (@MarathonDevTeam) June 3, 2026
Source: kotaku.com via Google News.
