Okay, Bungie heard you. The original Marathon rewards pass had about as much value as a participation trophy - one Runner Shell skin and zero premium currency. Players complained. Loudly. And now some actual changes are coming.

Quick recap - what went wrong

When Marathon launched, the rewards pass offered just a single Runner Shell skin on the track and no premium currency to soften the sting. That felt slim, especially for people used to slightly meatier battle passes in other games. Fans made that clear, and Bungie decided to act.

What's being added

On March 10, Bungie confirmed it will add more Runner Shell skins to both the free and premium tracks, with the drop expected in mid-April around the Season 1 mid-season patch. Here’s what they teased:

  • Runner Shell skins for Recon, Thief, Assassin, and Destroyer. Recon will be available on the free track.
  • Free WSTR Shotgun skin — nice for people already using that weapon as one of the strongest options in the game.
  • An emblem to flex on people who still care about emblems.

The new cosmetics lean into a black-and-white decal look, similar to the Achromatic Rush Vandal skin found on the final page of the existing pass. So expect classy monochrome vibes, not neon chaos.

Mid-season earnables

Bungie also revealed more earnable goodies for mid-season. Arachne Shell skins will be obtainable through the Codex. Their color scheme: black, red, and white with a splash of blue meant to resemble Runner blood. Since Arachne is a PvP-focused faction, these will likely turn up in the heated bits of the playlist fast.

Minor currency tweak that matters

There’s also a tiny but useful tweak to LUX, the game’s premium currency. The $10 LUX bundle now grants 1,120 LUX instead of 1,100. It’s a small change, but it helps players buy items priced at 1,120 without awkwardly having to purchase yet another bundle.

Why this is a big deal

This is one of Bungie’s faster responses to microtransaction feedback. Destiny 2 earned a reputation for aggressive monetization, so seeing Marathon get quick polish after community complaints is a good look. It doesn’t fix everything, but it shows Bungie is listening and willing to adjust things early rather than letting grievances fester.

Overall takeaway: more free stuff, more paid stuff that actually looks worth buying, and a tiny currency lifeline. Not bad for a mid-season tune-up.