Marathon Reverses Part of Patch After Loud Gunshot Backlash
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Marathon’s first major post-launch patch expanded gunfire and explosion audio ranges, unintentionally turning matches into a louder, more aggressive affair. After widespread player complaints, Bungie admitted the change was an overstep and will partially roll back the audio range in a forthcoming update while continuing to monitor feedback.
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