Marathon Update 1.0.6.2 Nerfs WSTR Shotgun, Adds AI Damage Buff, Fixes Major Bugs

Marathon’s latest update, 1.0.6.2, has arrived on live servers, introducing further adjustments to one of the game’s most contentious weapons: the WSTR shotgun. Initially criticized for dominating close-quarters PvP battles, the shotgun received nerfs in a prior update. The new patch introduces additional changes aimed at balancing its performance while addressing a range of bugs.

Key Changes to the WSTR Combat Shotgun

The WSTR Combat Shotgun has undergone significant tweaks in this update:

• Increased base damage: Damage has been raised from 78 to 85.
• Reduced critical multiplier: The critical hit multiplier has been decreased from 1.15x to 1.05x.
• Adjusted damage falloff: The rate at which damage decreases over distance has been slightly reduced.
• New AI damage bonus: The shotgun now deals 75% more damage against AI enemies, improving its viability in encounters with UESC forces.

Additional Weapon and Mod Adjustments

The MIPS Slug Converter Prestige mod has also received fixes and balance changes:

• Geometry collision fix: Addressed an issue where slugs would hit geometry when aiming around corners, vents, ladders, or cover.
• Critical multiplier increase: The critical multiplier has been boosted from 1.15x to 1.9x.
• Projectile adjustments: Projectile velocity has been reduced, while bullet drop has been increased.
• Aim assist reduction: The aim assist cone radius has been reduced by 48%.

Patch Notes Summary for Marathon Update 1.0.6.2

Item Economy

• Players can now claim one free Cryo Archive Sponsored Kit per week.
• Fixed an issue preventing Rooks from spawning with the updated 6 Depleted Shield Charges and Depleted Patch Kits included in sponsored kits.

Combat

Weapons

• WSTR Combat Shotgun:
  • Increased damage from 78 to 85.
  • Reduced critical multiplier from 1.15x to 1.05x.
  • Slightly reduced the rate at which damage falls off.
  • Added 75% damage bonus against AI targets.
• MIPS Slug Converter Prestige mod:
  • Fixed an issue causing the slug to hit geometry when aiming around corners, vents, ladders, or nearby cover.
  • Increased critical multiplier from 1.15x to 1.9x.
  • Reduced projectile velocity and increased bullet drop.
  • Reduced aim assist cone radius by 48%.

User Interface and Experience

• Fixed an issue causing the reinforced shield to display the incorrect base shield icon. The reinforce icon now correctly shows a “+” inside the shield.
• Fixed an issue causing the Armory HUD to disappear when hovering over offered items.
• Fixed an issue that displayed an empty space instead of a grid in the Overflow inventory screen.

Contracts

Outpost

• Fixed an issue that could cause Runners to get stuck behind barriers in the Drone Wing while completing the Mida Truth/Lies 2/6 contract.

Zones

• Added vent covers in Biostock and Preservation to prevent early access from the hub until Security Clearance 2 is unlocked. Players infiltrating from the Biostock or Preservation side now require Security Clearance 1 to open the vents.
• Fixed an issue preventing scan terminals from reliably revealing battery locations on the map.

General

• Fixed an issue causing inconsistencies with the push-to-talk toggle setting for crew voice chat on controllers.

Stability

• Fixed an issue that could cause players to receive an error and be unable to join the game when starting their run.

Localization

• Fixed an issue causing the C.A.R.R.I. commendation description to display incorrectly in some languages.

For the complete list of changes, visit the Bungie website.