Marathon Reportedly Has Permadeath, Injuries, And Limited Oxygen Supply

A new report about Marathon has revealed potential features of the upcoming multiplayer shooter, including injuries, the match structure, and player customization.

A report from Insider Gaming both unveiled new features and clarified pre-existing knowledge. As previously revealed, Marathon is an extraction shooter a la Escape From Tarkov. You drop in with friends, pick up loot and valuables, complete missions, and attempt to get home before dying. You can queue in by yourself or with up to two other players, but you will still face three-player teams, as well as AI-controlled enemies. After you extract, you can spend earned XP on upgrades.

However, Marathon is a space shooter, so it has some unique features. Every player has a limited supply of oxygen. As soon as you lose all your oxygen, you will begin taking damage. It's imperative to extract before you run out, but you can also find canisters around the map or buy them before heading into a match. You can also get injured, with the location of injuries affecting your abilities. Being shot in the waist can affect your oxygen supply while being concussed will blur your vision.

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