New ‘Cryo Archive’ Trailer Teases Return of Classic Marathon Enemy

The Vaults Creak Open: Marathon’s Cryo Archive Debuts Following Community ARG Triumph

Since its arrival on March 5, Bungie’s high-stakes extraction shooter, Marathon, has transformed Tau Ceti IV into a frantic battleground of scavenging and survival. However, the most dedicated “Runners” have been preoccupied with a clandestine, community-wide ARG. After weeks of tireless collaboration and the collective elimination of 500 million UESC hostiles, the mystery has finally been unraveled. The massive Marathon vessel adrift in the atmosphere is now boardable, granting players access to the Cryo Archive—an endgame gauntlet that serves as Bungie’s extraction-focused evolution of the Destiny raid formula.

The Cryo Archive officially opens its airlocks tomorrow, Friday, March 20. Players will be challenged to navigate its eerie, derelict corridors, fending off UESC security and rival players alike. Veterans of the franchise may find a familiar nightmare waiting in the shadows: the Compiler. This iconic S’pht adversary from the original 1990s trilogy makes a menacing appearance in today’s launch trailer, suggesting that a confrontation with this entity is the final hurdle before a successful exfiltration.

Witness the transition into the depths in the Marathon: Cryo Archive launch trailer below:

Our comprehensive Marathon review-in-progress is currently live. We have opted to wait until we’ve thoroughly explored the Cryo Archive before assigning a final score, ensuring our critique reflects the full scope of the game’s endgame ecosystem.

While you prepare for the descent, be sure to catch up on our breakdown of everything included in Marathon Season 1.

Are you planning to breach the Cryo Archive this weekend? Let us know your loadout plans in the comments!