Ranked mode is finally coming to Marathon as part of the Season 1 content, and not long is left for it to go live.
The Ranked mode is expected to be a more hardcore version of the standard gameplay experience. However, it will only take place on weekends and in different planet-side zones. Let’s first look at when the Ranked mode arrives on Tau Ceti IV.
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Marathon Season 1 Ranked mode release countdown
The first Ranked mode will go live on Saturday, March 21. It will be available for three whole days, and the following countdown will expire once the first Ranked mode goes live.
The countdown is based on the following timings.
- 10am PT
- 12pm CT
- 1pm ET
- 6pm UTC
- 7pm CET
The timings are based on the official information as shared by developers Bungie. The same countdown will be applicable for players on PC and console alike. For the first season, Bungie has declared the Ranked mode to be in the beta phase as the developers will be collecting feedback ahead of the next few weeks.
What to expect from Marathon Season 1 Ranked mode
The Ranked mode, for starters, will be a weekend-exclusive experience where different planet-side zones will be used. For the first event, players will be fighting on the Perimeter map. You can check out this complete guide about how the Ranked mode works.
The Ranked mode won’t be available for all, and you have to reach Runner level 25. The matchmaking pools will be divided into two types.
- Low Stakes Queue: You’ll need to bring at least a Bronze Holotag and a minimum gear ante of 3,000
- High Stakes Queue: You’ll need to have a minimum gear ante of 10,000 and at least a Platinum Holotag.
The Ranked mode will be a high-risk, high-reward experience as you’ll be bringing expensive loadouts. Die, and you’ll lose all your items. Succeed, and you’ll be able to return with items that will greatly help you on your run. We will know more once the mode goes live in the next few days.
