Bungie shakes up marathon's economy, plans easier start for new players

Bungie is revamping the in-game economy of its new extraction shooter, Marathon, with a series of changes aimed at making the game more accessible to new players. Just days after the title's launch, the studio announced plans to adjust the amount of Lux, the game's virtual currency, that players receive for purchasing certain bundles. Currently, the $10 Lux bundle grants 1,100 Lux, which is insufficient to buy a runner skin that costs 1,120 Lux. From now on, this bundle will provide 1,120 Lux, aligning with the cost of the cosmetic item.

Bungie makes amends for lux shortfall

As a gesture of goodwill, Bungie will also credit 20 Lux to players who purchased the $10 Lux bundle prior to this change. This move comes in response to criticism from the game's community, who accused the developer of using