Marathon's mid-season patch nudges players toward kindness with C.A.R.R.I and Stay Together
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Marathon's mid-season patch adds the C.A.R.R.I system rewarding players for helping others (including enemies) with commendations and XP boosts, along with a new Stay Together mode and sponsored-kit changes, signaling a rare shift toward cooperative play in Tau Ceti that has drawn mixed reactions from a player base still known for ruthless competition.
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- "The most fun I've had in the last week playing" - Marathon players react to the mid-season update, and its new friendly-first features Eurogamer
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- Marathon’s latest update wants you to cooperate — even with enemies Polygon.com
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