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Tom Farnsworth

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Senior Design Lead @Bungie / Creative Lead Renegades @DestinyTheGame / LinkedIn: Tom Farnsworth

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ITEM ECONOMY
🔹Increased the number of Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates that can spawn on Perimeter
🔹Increased the amount of starting ammo in MIDA, CyberAcme, and Arachne free Sponsored Kits
🔹Reduced the frequency UESC Grenadiers drop EMP grenades

COMBAT
🔹Fixed an issue where players could sometimes die instantly in confinement events
🔹Fixed an issue where the shield break screen effects could constantly play when you had a heal over time effect and a damage over time effect on you at the same time
🔹Increased the range gunfire and explosions can be heard from

WEAPONS
Thermal Scopes
🔹Reduced visual clarity on targets with thermal scopes
🔹Adjusted max distances for thermal highlight:
🔸Pistols: 40 meters (down from 55) 
🔸Rifles/LMGs/SMGs: 60 meters (down from 65) 
🔸Precision Rifles: 80 meters (down from 100) 
🔸Snipers: 100 meters (down from 180)
Overrun AR
🔹Increased default ammo capacity by 5

ITEM ECONOMY 🔹Increased the number of Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates that can spawn on Perimeter 🔹Increased the amount of starting ammo in MIDA, CyberAcme, and Arachne free Sponsored Kits 🔹Reduced the frequency UESC Grenadiers drop EMP grenades COMBAT 🔹Fixed an issue where players could sometimes die instantly in confinement events 🔹Fixed an issue where the shield break screen effects could constantly play when you had a heal over time effect and a damage over time effect on you at the same time 🔹Increased the range gunfire and explosions can be heard from WEAPONS Thermal Scopes 🔹Reduced visual clarity on targets with thermal scopes 🔹Adjusted max distances for thermal highlight: 🔸Pistols: 40 meters (down from 55) 🔸Rifles/LMGs/SMGs: 60 meters (down from 65) 🔸Precision Rifles: 80 meters (down from 100) 🔸Snipers: 100 meters (down from 180) Overrun AR 🔹Increased default ammo capacity by 5

ROOK
🔹Fixed an issue where backpacks could be deleted when exfiling with Rook
🔹Fixed an issue where Rook’s position was not being displayed on the map screen.
🔹Increased CyAc reputation gain from exfilling with Rook
🔹Rook will now have the same Faction reputation bonus for exfilling that solo players receive
🔹Rook’s WSTR shotgun will now spawn as Compromised (Compromised items require use of a Matter Fixative during the run to exfil with the item)

UESC
🔹Reduced health of most UESC enemies and shield hp of UESC bosses by a small amount
💡DEVELOPER NOTE: With this change we hope to alleviate some of the resource burden in both Solos and Crews when it comes to engaging UESC in combat. The goal here is to allow your bullets and meds to go further without reducing too much of the UESCs bite. We see the feedback loud and clear that players appreciate the friction that our UESC combatants provide and we have no plans to change that direction.

CONTRACTS
🔹Increased default distance objective nav points appear from 10m to 20m
🔹Introducing NuCaloric Contract: Fixed an issue where enemy Crews could receive NuCal contract VO audio and subtitles from a long distance away
🔹Introducing Traxus Contract: Reduced the difficulty of the UESC Commander encounter

ROOK 🔹Fixed an issue where backpacks could be deleted when exfiling with Rook 🔹Fixed an issue where Rook’s position was not being displayed on the map screen. 🔹Increased CyAc reputation gain from exfilling with Rook 🔹Rook will now have the same Faction reputation bonus for exfilling that solo players receive 🔹Rook’s WSTR shotgun will now spawn as Compromised (Compromised items require use of a Matter Fixative during the run to exfil with the item) UESC 🔹Reduced health of most UESC enemies and shield hp of UESC bosses by a small amount 💡DEVELOPER NOTE: With this change we hope to alleviate some of the resource burden in both Solos and Crews when it comes to engaging UESC in combat. The goal here is to allow your bullets and meds to go further without reducing too much of the UESCs bite. We see the feedback loud and clear that players appreciate the friction that our UESC combatants provide and we have no plans to change that direction. CONTRACTS 🔹Increased default distance objective nav points appear from 10m to 20m 🔹Introducing NuCaloric Contract: Fixed an issue where enemy Crews could receive NuCal contract VO audio and subtitles from a long distance away 🔹Introducing Traxus Contract: Reduced the difficulty of the UESC Commander encounter

OUTPOST
🔹Temporarily disabled switches access route to the Broken Wing on Outpost
💡DEVELOPER NOTE: We are temporarily disabling the "Broken Wing" entrance into the Pinwheel while we make some tuning changes to it. In its current state it trivializes entrance into the Pinwheel. We are making some tweaks to maintain the spirit of the "silent" entrance while better matching the risk / reward of the Pinwheel. Runners can continue to take advantage of all other ways into the Pinwheel (including the additional silent method) in the meantime.

REWARDS PASS & STORE
🔹Fixed an issue where Silk balances were not updating correctly without restarting the game
🔹Fixed an issue where bundle prices could be displayed incorrectly
🔹Fixed an issue where cosmetic items might incorrectly say "Savings" when they are full price
🔹Increased the LUX bundle from (1000 + 100) to (1000 + 120)

STABILITY
🔹Fixed a rare issue that could cause dedicated server crashes
🔹Fixed several issues that could cause client crashes

OUTPOST 🔹Temporarily disabled switches access route to the Broken Wing on Outpost 💡DEVELOPER NOTE: We are temporarily disabling the "Broken Wing" entrance into the Pinwheel while we make some tuning changes to it. In its current state it trivializes entrance into the Pinwheel. We are making some tweaks to maintain the spirit of the "silent" entrance while better matching the risk / reward of the Pinwheel. Runners can continue to take advantage of all other ways into the Pinwheel (including the additional silent method) in the meantime. REWARDS PASS & STORE 🔹Fixed an issue where Silk balances were not updating correctly without restarting the game 🔹Fixed an issue where bundle prices could be displayed incorrectly 🔹Fixed an issue where cosmetic items might incorrectly say "Savings" when they are full price 🔹Increased the LUX bundle from (1000 + 100) to (1000 + 120) STABILITY 🔹Fixed a rare issue that could cause dedicated server crashes 🔹Fixed several issues that could cause client crashes

GENERAL
🔹Fixed an issue where doors would lock preventing players from finishing the new player intro mission
🔹Updated the description of Perimeter (Beginner) on the Zone Select screen
🔹Fixed a bug where the Text Chat window could get stuck open
🔹Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when attempting to use an IME Keyboard
🔹Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when typing quickly with an IME Keyboard 
💡DEVELOPER NOTE: Some issues may still remain with third-party IME software and we are continuing to investigate. Windows built-in IME may be a temporary workaround for users who are experiencing issues while we work on a permanent fix.
🔹Adjusted the location of the IME keyboard to be closer to the Text Chat window
🔹Players will no longer see an extended black screen during the map load sequence

GENERAL 🔹Fixed an issue where doors would lock preventing players from finishing the new player intro mission 🔹Updated the description of Perimeter (Beginner) on the Zone Select screen 🔹Fixed a bug where the Text Chat window could get stuck open 🔹Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when attempting to use an IME Keyboard 🔹Fixed a crash that sometimes occurred when typing quickly with an IME Keyboard 💡DEVELOPER NOTE: Some issues may still remain with third-party IME software and we are continuing to investigate. Windows built-in IME may be a temporary workaround for users who are experiencing issues while we work on a permanent fix. 🔹Adjusted the location of the IME keyboard to be closer to the Text Chat window 🔹Players will no longer see an extended black screen during the map load sequence

Marathon Update 1.0.0.4 is live!

11.03.2026 11:30 👍 274 🔁 43 💬 23 📌 7

When you spend in Marathon we want you to get great value - whether that's the game, the deluxe edition, the Rewards Pass, or the in-game store. We've heard your feedback on the Rewards Pass, so this season we're making the following improvements:

10.03.2026 22:33 👍 198 🔁 29 💬 13 📌 14
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Marathon Has Replaced Nightreign As My Multiplayer Obsession The extraction shooter is secretly an action roguelike in disguise

Haven't looked at a Steam chart in days. Too busy playing.

09.03.2026 22:09 👍 62 🔁 5 💬 2 📌 3
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A Message from Gus Moraine, NuCaloric | Marathon is Live
A Message from Gus Moraine, NuCaloric | Marathon is Live YouTube video by Marathon

Marathon is live now! To celebrate, listen to a message from NuCaloric's CEO & Founder (deceased), recorded for the UESC Marathon colonists.

youtu.be/44ctXlQMk9E

⚪️Steam: s.team/a/3065800/
🔵PlayStation 5: www.playstation.com/en-us/games/...
🟢Xbox Series X|S: www.microsoft.com/store/produc...

05.03.2026 18:14 👍 202 🔁 39 💬 9 📌 5
In Death We've Just Begun ft. Poppy and Son Lux (Official Music Video) | Marathon Launch Cinematic
In Death We've Just Begun ft. Poppy and Son Lux (Official Music Video) | Marathon Launch Cinematic YouTube video by Marathon

In death we’ve just begun. Watch the Marathon Launch Cinematic featuring Poppy and Son Lux.

Marathon releases March 5.

youtu.be/vtw5BDpKgJM

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Play Marathon for yourself right now. Server Slam is live and runs until March 2 at 10 AM PT.

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3065800/...
PlayStation 5: store.playstation.com/product/JP92...
Xbox Series X|S: www.microsoft.com/store/produc...

26.02.2026 18:11 👍 191 🔁 58 💬 13 📌 17
Rook Cinematic | Marathon
Rook Cinematic | Marathon YouTube video by Marathon

ROOK ONLINE.

Join the Server Slam: Feb 26 – Mar 2

youtu.be/Nertr9Lt9Ic

24.02.2026 16:01 👍 228 🔁 41 💬 14 📌 21
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Join the Server Slam from February 26 – March 2 and preview Marathon before the full release on March 5.

Server Slam details: bung.ie/4654oFP
Preorder details: bung.ie/4rl5QfF

12.02.2026 22:57 👍 278 🔁 72 💬 22 📌 23
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Neural sync initiated with ASSASSIN SHELL.
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ARCHETYPE: SHADOW AGENT
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Initiating consciousness transfer...

Watch the Assassin Shell Cinematic: youtu.be/i46lq8NS2JI

02.02.2026 16:05 👍 167 🔁 30 💬 5 📌 6
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Get into the Marathon headspace with the official release of Code Race by Ryan Lott of Son Lux. Marathon drops March 5, 2026. Wishlist now.

01.02.2026 18:11 👍 242 🔁 51 💬 7 📌 14
Destroyer Shell Cinematic poster

Destroyer Shell Cinematic poster

Initiating consciousness transfer to DESTROYER SHELL.
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ARCHETYPE: COMBAT SPECIALIST
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Consciousness transfer complete.

Watch the Destroyer Shell Cinematic on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@marathonthe...

26.01.2026 16:00 👍 153 🔁 23 💬 15 📌 5
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COMPILING MAP DATA . . .
MAP DATA LOADED
RESOLVING SURFACE STATE . . .
SURFACE CONDITIONS: HOSTILE
INDEXING CONTACTS . . .
ACTIVE ENTITIES: MULTIPLE
tauceti.world

22.01.2026 16:00 👍 97 🔁 10 💬 2 📌 1
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Marathon launches March 5. First details on:

⚬ Limited Edition Marathon DualSense
⚬ New gameplay trailer
⚬ Destiny 2 crossover content
⚬ Pre-order rewards

Learn more about the PvPvE extraction FPS: play.st/4pKI8rO

19.01.2026 17:42 👍 197 🔁 30 💬 18 📌 18
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Marathon releases March 5, 2026 and is available for pre-order now.

Full trailer: youtu.be/UbNhSVj6WZM
Pre-order details: bung.ie/4rl5QfF

19.01.2026 16:00 👍 239 🔁 65 💬 22 📌 33

Dragon Quest made the formula and 11 hits all the right notes.

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Music fit for a Renegade.

Listen to the Destiny 2: Renegades soundtrack on our YouTube channel.

🎵 youtu.be/Vs2oLD8_k6I

23.12.2025 23:00 👍 84 🔁 13 💬 3 📌 1
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21.12.2025 16:39 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We’re embracing the dark sci-fi world and survival extraction challenge of Marathon.

🔗 Watch the full video: youtu.be/fjzmhROTv28

15.12.2025 18:00 👍 266 🔁 53 💬 21 📌 57

Got my coffee, ready for the Dungeon Race!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eppv...

13.12.2025 16:26 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
White Season Lawless icon over a screenshot of the Imperium Walker from Destiny 2: Renegades

White Season Lawless icon over a screenshot of the Imperium Walker from Destiny 2: Renegades

This Week in Destiny:

🏰 The Equilibrium Dungeon Race begins on Saturday at 9 AM PT
❄️ The Dawning 2025 preview
🧥 New Bungie Rewards
🎭 Cosplay Cosmodrome continues
🪙 System's Most Wanted posters
🌙 Join your favorite content creator and take the Oath of the Renegades

📰 bung.ie/4oLyKne

11.12.2025 19:00 👍 49 🔁 9 💬 3 📌 4
Equilibrium Dungeon

Equilibrium Dungeon

Imperium ships have been detected en route to a Praxic Temple on Venus.

The Barant Imperium can't be allowed to pillage that temple, Guardian.

Assemble your fireteam and prepare to take on the Equilibrium Dungeon tomorrow.

🏰 bung.ie/equilibrium

12.12.2025 20:00 👍 75 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 5
Destiny 2 emblem “Paranoia Pink” featuring a neon-pink sigil of curved spikes and dots over a dark magenta banner of fractured shards and black diagonal bars, fading into a pink‑orange glow.

Destiny 2 emblem “Paranoia Pink” featuring a neon-pink sigil of curved spikes and dots over a dark magenta banner of fractured shards and black diagonal bars, fading into a pink‑orange glow.

Tune into CBGray and EvanF for up to the minute coverage on today's Equilibrium Dungeon race!

Watch for at least 60 minutes with a linked Twitch account to earn the "Paranoia Pink" emblem.

🏰 bung.ie/equilibrium

13.12.2025 15:00 👍 29 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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13.12.2025 16:18 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A Guardian throwing a Renegade coin in the lawless frontier on mars

A Guardian throwing a Renegade coin in the lawless frontier on mars

ICYMI: Our development team wrote a guide on how you can survive and thrive in the Lawless Frontier's territory war.

📰 Dev Insights - Lawless Frontier Guide: bung.ie/48rxFuH

10.12.2025 15:00 👍 51 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 0
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10.12.2025 03:33 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Finishing the Destiny 2: Renegades campaign is just the first step.

Pledge your allegiance to a syndicate inside of Tharsis Outpost, max out their reputation track to complete the "Fellow Friend" triumph, (1/2)

05.12.2025 20:05 👍 84 🔁 8 💬 5 📌 0
Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Aunor

Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Aunor

Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Dredgen Bael

Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Dredgen Bael

Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Dredgen Hope aka the Drifter

Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Dredgen Hope aka the Drifter

Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Premier Lume, the Cabal

Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Premier Lume, the Cabal

Rule the Frontier. Defy the Vanguard. Rewrite your fate.

Destiny 2: Renegades launches today.

🌙 bung.ie/renegades

02.12.2025 15:00 👍 114 🔁 23 💬 2 📌 5
White silhouette of the Season: Reclamation logo on top of a blurred screenshot of the Plaguelands from Destiny 2: Ash & Iron.

White silhouette of the Season: Reclamation logo on top of a blurred screenshot of the Plaguelands from Destiny 2: Ash & Iron.

This Week in Destiny:

🎥 Watch our latest Renegades ViDoc and trailer
💽 Preview of the new Artifact
🔫 Trials of Osiris new armor and weapons
📰 All that's coming with Renegades
👋 New Open Access Week in Renegades

📰 bung.ie/4oVovxv

26.11.2025 19:00 👍 63 🔁 8 💬 4 📌 2
Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Aunor

Destiny 2: Renegades character poster for Aunor

“What are you willing to do to forge the world you believe is right?”

Destiny 2: Renegades launches in 5 days.

🌙 bung.ie/renegades

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