In the high-stakes world of extraction shooters, a single cheater doesn’t just ruin a match—they steal hours of your progress. Bungie has clearly heard the frustrations of the gaming community, announcing a “scorched earth” policy for their upcoming revival of Marathon. If you’re caught cheating in Marathon Game, you are banned for life. No warnings. No second chances.
Permanent Bans for All Cheaters in Marathon Game
Bungie is skipping the “slap on the wrist” phase entirely. By implementing a permanent, non-negotiable ban for first-time offenders, the studio is betting that the fear of losing access to the game forever will be the ultimate deterrent. In a genre where your “kit” and loot represent real-time investment, this level of gatekeeping is a necessary shield for the honest player base.
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Building a Better “Anti-Cheat Wall”
It isn’t just about the bans, though. Bungie is overhauling the game’s “brain” to make cheating harder than ever. Here is how they are locking down the Martian frontier:
- Anti-Wallhack Tech: A new “Fog of War” system ensures your PC only knows about enemies it can actually see. If a cheater tries to use “ESP” to see through walls, the server simply refuses to send them the data.
- The Server is Boss: Unlike older titles, Marathon uses fully authoritative dedicated servers. This means the server verifies every shot and every loot grab. If your game client tries to “lie” about a headshot, the server will shut it down instantly.
- Bulletproof Networking: Even if your Wi-Fi stutters, the new netcode is designed to track every projectile with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring that “lag” isn’t an excuse for a missed kill—or a suspicious one.
Disconnect Insurance: Protecting Your Loot
We’ve all been there: you have a backpack full of rare loot, and the server kicks you. Bungie is finally addressing this “extraction anxiety” with two major fixes:
- The Reconnect Feature: Drop out? You can jump right back into the active session.
- The Gear Safety Net: If a Bungie-side server crash ruins your run, the game will attempt to auto-refund your starting equipment. You won’t get the loot you found, but you won’t lose the kit you brought in.
Bungie is making a massive pivot with Marathon. By combining a custom-built security stack with a “one strike and you’re out” philosophy, they are trying to build the most secure competitive environment in the genre. For the honest “Runner,” it’s a breath of fresh air; for the cheater, it’s a final warning.
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