Marathon players call battle pass "worst value" as cosmetic limits spark outrage
Mar 6th 2026
Days after Marathon's full launch players are upset that cosmetic items are single-use and the paid battle pass offers limited rewards, prompting comparisons to past Destiny 2 monetization missteps.
- Stickers and charms require duplicates to equip on multiple weapons, which many players say forces additional purchases.
- Twitch drops and preorder bonuses are single-use items, leaving players with one copy to move manually between gear.
- Community comparisons to Destiny 2 shader restrictions have resurfaced, with players saying the systems feel similarly limiting.
- The paid battle pass is criticized for offering only one paid character skin and no in-game currency refunds.
- Bungie has yet to comment on the complaints and changes could follow if backlash continues.