Marathon Update Drastically Reduces Grenade Stack Sizes to Curb Spam

Bungie has released a significant update for its first-person shooter, Marathon, aiming to address the prevalent issue of grenade spam that has frustrated the player community. The patch notes highlight a drastic reduction in maximum stack sizes for offensive grenades, including EMP, flechette, chem, frag, and heat types, which are now limited to one per stack. This change effectively halves the number of offensive grenades players can carry, intending to diminish the dominance of the grenade meta without removing their tactical utility. Claymore mines have also seen reductions, now capped at two per stack, while utility items like smoke grenades and ammo crates remain unchanged at three per stack. The development team emphasized this adjustment as the primary focus of the update. Beyond weapon balancing, the patch includes improvements to the C.A.R.R.I armoury, fixes for UI bugs related to enemy eliminations, and the addition of secure vents in the Cryo Archive map to prevent spawn rushing. These changes reflect Bungie's ongoing effort to refine gameplay mechanics and ensure a more balanced competitive environment, moving away from repetitive spam tactics toward traditional shooting engagements.