Marathon Season 2 NIGHTFALL
Bungie has confirmed that Marathon Season 2 NIGHTFALL will begin on June 2, 2026, bringing a fresh seasonal reset alongside major new content for the extraction shooter. The update will introduce the Night Marsh zone, a new Runner shell, new weapons, and The Cradle, a new system for customizing Runner shell stats. �Bungie.netTable of ContentsMarathon Season 2 NIGHTFALL Release DateWhat’s New In Season 2Seasonal Reset DetailsEnd Of Season 1 UpdatesWhat Players Keep And LoseFinal ThoughtsMarathon Season 2 NIGHTFALL Release DateMarathon Season 2 NIGHTFALL officially starts on June 2, 2026. Bungie says more details will be revealed closer to launch, with a fuller Season 2 reveal planned for the week of May 25, 2026. �Bungie.netWhat’s New In Marathon Season 2 NIGHTFALL?New FeatureDetailsNight Marsh ZoneA new zone arriving with Season 2New Runner ShellA fresh Runner shell for playersNew WeaponsAdditional gear for Season 2 buildsThe CradleNew stat customization system for Runner shellsFaster Faction ProgressionImproved faction progression paceQuality-of-Life UpdatesChanges based on player feedbackThe biggest addition appears to be The Cradle, which will let players customize Runner shell stats, potentially giving builds more depth and flexibility.Seasonal Reset DetailsSeason 2 will also mark Marathon’s first major seasonal reset. Bungie says the reset is designed to give all players a clean slate when NIGHTFALL begins. Gameplay progression such as Runner Level, Ranked Level, Faction Level, currencies, inventory, Vault items, and mailbox rewards will reset. �Bungie.netHowever, players will keep cosmetics, certain Codex challenge progress, faction unlock access, LUX and SILK balances, Rewards Pass progress, and Cryo Archive Subroutines progress. �Bungie.netEnd Of Season 1 UpdatesBefore Season 2 arrives, Bungie is rolling out Update 1.0.9 with increased rewards and more activity across Tau Ceti IV. Wardens will drop locked room keys, map events will become guaranteed each run, UESC presence will increase, and Cryo Archive will become available daily from May 21 until June 2. �Bungie.netSponsored Kits For Season 2Players will be able to claim CyberAcme Sponsored Kits in Season 2 based on their final Runner Level in Season 1:Runner LevelRewardLevel 10Enhanced CyberAcme Sponsored KitLevel 25Enhanced CyberAcme Sponsored KitLevel 50Deluxe CyberAcme Sponsored KitLevel 75Superior CyberAcme Sponsored KitThese rewards are additive, meaning players who reach Level 75 can claim all four kits. �Bungie.netFinal ThoughtsMarathon Season 2 NIGHTFALL looks like a major reset point for Bungie’s extraction shooter. With Night Marsh, a new Runner shell, new weapons, The Cradle system, and progression improvements, Season 2 could meaningfully change how players approach builds and seasonal progression.
