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‘Marathon’ PvE Mode Is Live Today, But Expectations Should Be Tempered

Marathon introduces a temporary PvE roguelite mode called Vault Breaker as part of its mid-season update.

By · Published July 21, 2026 at 15:27 UTC · Updated July 23, 2026 at 20:29 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Games Press · Push Square · Eurogamer.net · Gamesurf · MP1st · Massively Overpowered · Forbes.

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Marathon released a mid-Season 2 update and a temporary PvE roguelite mode called Vault Breaker. This mode was made playable solo or in co-op on PS5.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

The game Marathon has launched a new roguelike PvE mode titled Vault Breaker. This content arrives as part of a mid-season update that also includes several balance tweaks.

To facilitate these changes, the game underwent maintenance on July 21 for the rollout of Update 1.1.5. Coverage from Forbes, Massively Overpowered, Gamesurf, and MP1st emphasizes the temporary nature of the PvE mode.

While the update is now live, Forbes suggests that player expectations regarding the mode should be tempered. Future developments involve the implementation of the 1.1.5 update and the duration of the temporary Vault Breaker mode.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.

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Questions people are asking

What is the name of the new PvE mode?

The new roguelite mode is called Vault Breaker.

What else was included in the mid-season update?

In addition to the PvE mode, the update includes several balance tweaks and the 1.1.5 update rollout.

Is the new mode permanent?

According to Massively Overpowered, the PvE roguelike mode is temporary.

Topics

Marathon Vault Breaker PvE Update 1.1.5

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