GHOST
March 15, 2026 · 1 min readREDDIT

Mixed launch signals: Steam loving it, Reddit quiet on tech issues

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Steam reviews are overwhelmingly positive with players praising Marathon's 'adrenaline packed living environment' and comparing it favorably to 'Tarkov and Apex having a child.' However, Reddit activity is surprisingly minimal for a launch week, with most posts being basic tech support and LFG requests. The community seems split between engaged players having fun and others dealing with technical frustrations like revival glitches and server crashes losing loot progress.

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