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Anthony McGlynn

Marathon's battle pass slammed as the "worst value for your money" as limits on cosmetics remind players of Bungie's past failings: "Welcome back launch Destiny 2 shaders"

A close up of a blue woman Runner during the Marathon game PS5 reveal.

The long-term monetization of a live-service game is always a little contentious, because it's hard to find ways of delivering value while still ensuring a game's financial viability. Marathon is no different, and mere days into the full launch, some players aren't happy about the cosmetics in the FPS or the battle pass.

On the note of visual customizations, there are stickers and charms you can get to put on your weapons. Though nice little decorations, they've irritated the community because you have to collect duplicates - mostly available through monetary means - in order to put the same ones on multiple weapons.

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