Marathon developer Bungie has released a new update on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Marathon update 1.1.5.1 is out now and is required to download and install before you can think about playing online. The new update was released after a period of server downtime, which took the game offline between 4pm BST and 6pm BST in the UK.

As you can see from the patch notes below, update 1.1.5.1 makes all kinds of changes to the game, including adding a solo only queue for Vault Breaker. The solo offering is reflected in the difficulty, which is reduced to account for the new crew size. Furthermore, players will do increased critical damage against UESC combatants, while UESC enemies will have reduced accuracy.

The latest Marathon update also makes changes to the Item Economy, specifically fixing an issue where VIP reward packages were unable to be claimed. Finally, the update lays the foundations for the double XP weekend, which runs from July 31 until August 3.

• Added a Solo-only queue option for Vault Breaker.

• This is a new queue option for Vault Breaker with adjusted combat difficulty to account for the reduced crew size. Players who select the ‘Solo’ option before launching into matchmaking should find this experimental mode less punishing than Week 1.

• Increased critical damage against UESC combatants.

• Reduced UESC aggression and accuracy.

• Solo players who enjoy the challenge should continue to select Trios with Crew Fill off.

• Fixed an issue where VIP reward packages were unable to be claimed.

• Players should now be able to claim all available packages, including those that have been earned since this issue began following Update 1.1.5.

• Fixed an issue where players that purchased sponsored kits from C.A.R.R.I. while having a full Vault could experience a run with an incorrect loadout.

User Interface and Experience

• Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in their Loadout Report screen if they claimed something from their Rewards Pass before exiting this screen.

• Players will now need to fully exit their Run Report before being able to navigate to their Rewards Pass.

• Fixed an issue causing an extra “Match: Found” message to display.

• Fixed a stability issue affecting some console players when attempting to log in.

• Fixed an issue where a number of contract progression steps and interactions were causing game crashes.

• Fixed an issue where the Spacebucks Codex challenge was unable to be claimed after it was completed.

• Players in this state should have the issue resolved after their next run.

• Increased progress for both season level and all faction reputations.

• Active July 31 – August 3.