Marathon’s punishing PvP gameplay loop is taking its toll on less-skilled players, but that’s likely by design

One of Marathon's selling points is that it's a tough PvP experience, but that could be hurting it in the long run, even for players who enjoy the game despite its difficulty.

A lot of Bungie's marketing around its new extraction shooter is that it's tough. "Escape Will Make Me God," "Death is The First Step," etc. And with those deaths is supposed to come lessons, and gradual improvement over time.