Marathon Goes Offline July 7 for Update 1.1.0.4

Bungie is taking Marathon offline on July 7 to release update 1.1.0.4. This new patch comes for the extraction shooter, which has had a tough time keeping players engaged since launching in March 2026. Right now, the game only has 514 concurrent players on Steam.

While Bungie hasn’t shared a detailed changelog ahead of the downtime, the patch number hints at a minor fix rather than a big content update. The studio is also taking Destiny 2 offline on the same day, consolidating maintenance for both games into one day.

Marathon debuted on March 5, 2026, priced at $27.99 on Steam. It has received 47,415 reviews, with an 80% positive rating. While that looks good on paper, community sentiment has soured. Players are voicing their frustrations not just about gameplay, but also about Sony’s overall business practices. That’s a tough issue to resolve with a simple patch.

The timing of this patch is tricky. PlayStation’s live service strategy has faced criticism after the rough launches of Concord and Marathon. A June 28 report indicated that Sony is continuing to invest in live services despite these challenges. Analysts didn’t expect Marathon to make it into the PS Plus lineup for July 2026, mainly due to its rocky launch. This takes away a key method for bringing new players into a game that’s struggling.

With less than 600 concurrent players just four months after launch, Bungie needs update 1.1.0.4 to do more than fix bugs. The big question is whether the studio can turn things around before Sony reevaluates the project.

By The Numbers

Release Date	March 5, 2026
Steam Price	$27.99
Steam Review Score	80% positive
Total Steam Reviews	47,415
Current Concurrent Players	514

Before maintenance even started, community feelings about the patch announcement were already negative. Several Steam reviewers pointed to corporate issues as their reason for stepping away. One user simply stated, “I’m not supporting Sony’s business any further,” a sentiment echoed in many recent reviews. This suggests that player loss is linked to issues beyond Bungie’s control.

What To Watch

• Patch notes content: Bungie hasn’t revealed what 1.1.0.4 will actually change. If it tackles key gameplay issues — like matchmaking, loot economy, and extraction balance — it could help slow the decline in player numbers. But if it’s just a stability fix, expect the numbers to stay flat or drop further.
• Concurrent player trajectory post-patch: With 514 players, Marathon is at a critical point, especially for an extraction shooter focused on squad play. If the player count doesn’t rise significantly after the patch, Bungie may face increasing pressure to roll out a larger content update or rethink the game’s monetization and access model.
• Sony’s live service posture: How willing PlayStation is to keep funding Marathon’s development through more patches and updates will indicate their commitment to the game’s recovery — or if they’re considering a quieter phase-out.