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Bungie Rolls Out Marathon “Vault Breaker” Mode, Director Leaves

7/22/2026

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Bungie launched Marathon’s Vault Breaker experimental PvE mode on July 21, 2026, a trial that ends August 4, 2026.
Solo players, duos or trios raid the Cryo Archive map, defeat UESC enemies with a preset Sponsored Kit that cannot be used elsewhere.
Earned gear converts to Vault Data currency for kit upgrades or item purchases.
Four months after launch, Marathon director Joe Ziegler left Bungie, prompting layoffs at the studio.

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Bungie launched Marathon’s Vault Breaker experimental PvE mode on July 21, 2026, a trial that ends August 4, 2026.
Solo players, duos or trios raid the Cryo Archive map, defeat UESC enemies with a preset Sponsored Kit that cannot be used elsewhere.
Earned gear converts to Vault Data currency for kit upgrades or item purchases.
Four months after launch, Marathon director Joe Ziegler left Bungie, prompting layoffs at the studio.