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Marathon Mid-Season Update Adds CARRI Rewards, Nerfs Thermal Sights, Limits Claymore Drones

The patch signals a push to steady the extraction meta through cooperation incentives, targeted gear tuning, fresh recovery tools.

Overview

  • Bungie rolled out patch 1.0.6 on Tuesday, introducing the CARRI protocol that rewards help on contracts and clean extractions with commendations spendable on weapons, Salvage Crates, and faction reputation packs.
  • New recovery options arrive with a Mercy Kit that can revive a downed enemy and a solo-only Depleted Self-Revive that cashes out on exfiltration.
  • Thermal sights were reined in as blue-tier drops were removed, effective range fell by 20 meters, and aim-down-sight assist was reduced.
  • A popular grief tactic was curbed as pickpocket drones now accept only one claymore, stopping stacked explosive one-shots.
  • Recon got a notable boost as Echo Pulse better distinguishes targets and the Tracker Drone moves and pursues more reliably to apply damage.