Bungie’s latest title, Marathon, a sci-fi extraction shooter, made its debut yesterday on PC and consoles. While it retains the core gameplay that players enjoyed during the popular Server Slam, some unexpected bugs have emerged following the full launch. One of the most unusual issues is a glitch that enables Deluxe Edition owners to reach the maximum level of the Season One reward pass in just a few minutes.

Here’s how the glitch operates: players who invested extra for the Deluxe Edition received 200 Silk, the in-game currency used exclusively for reward passes. Although the maximum amount of Silk players can hold is 140, the game’s overflow system allows Deluxe Edition purchasers to use the additional Silk simply by restarting the game. It’s pretty straightforward!

The problem arises when players restart to claim their remaining 60 Silk. They discover that they actually receive the entire 200 Silk from the Deluxe Edition once again. This glitch can be repeated, allowing players to spend their Silk and then restart the game, only to find their spent Silk returned and their reward pass unlocks still intact. After several restarts, players can quickly unlock the entire reward pass.

Why is this significant? Perspectives may vary. On one side, players are racing through the reward pass much faster than others, giving them access to exclusive cosmetics sooner. However, it is essential to note that Silk cannot be converted into player power nor purchased with real money. Essentially, this glitch is akin to unwrapping gifts ahead of schedule.

Some players argue that this constitutes cheating. Bungie has previously made clear its strict “no second chances” policy regarding cheating, announcing that those caught would face permanent bans. However, whether exploiting this bug is on par with using hacks like wallhacks or aim bots is debatable.

The most likely resolution involves a ‘rollback’ for the reward pass, which would reset the exploited progress. Bungie has previously implemented such rollbacks in response to in-game bugs—most notably during the launch of Destiny 2’s The Witch Queen expansion, which resulted in a 24-hour server outage and a full rollback for character data. This current bug, while problematic, is not nearly as detrimental to the user experience.

The Deluxe Edition glitch isn’t the only issue that has arisen on Marathon’s launch day. Players initially faced difficulties redeeming their Deluxe Edition bonuses on Steam, although that was resolved quickly. Additionally, Twitch drops for exclusive cosmetics experienced malfunction, and there were instances where premium currency Lux did not show up as expected for buyers. Despite a somewhat rocky start, it will be intriguing to see how Bungie addresses these challenges.