marathon The moment you step into the game, a lot is thrown at you. Credits go up, gear goes down, bots slam, and somewhere in between, a currency called Silk starts collecting in the menu. The problem is that it doesn't explain what the game is or why you should care.
If you've reached a suspicious limit or noticed a bright red notification staring back at you, you're not alone. Silk is tied into Marathon's extensive progression system, but its purpose isn't immediately clear during Server Slam. Here's what Silk is, how to get it, and why it'll be even more important once the full game releases.
How to Obtain and Use Silk
Silk is Currency associated with Marathon Rewards PassIt works similarly to the Season Battle Pass in other live service games.
Think of it like Arc Raiders' deck system, Fortnite's Battle Pass, or Helldivers 2's Warbonds.
In the official launch of Marathon, Silk is used to unlock items. and Levels within this Reward Pass. The pass is expected to include cosmetics for the Runner shell and other unlockables, but exact details will become clearer once the full game is released.
during server slam, Silk is virtually unusable. There are no active rewards passes available. This means there is nothing to spend Silk on. Even if the limit is reached, it cannot be exchanged for rewards.
furthermore, Server Slam progress will not be carried over. Because it's a full release, any Silk you earn now will not transfer over to Marathon when it officially launches.
Here's how to get silk: It is mainly related to season level.. You can obtain 10 silk each time your season level increases. Season levels increase by earning XP. defeating the enemy, contract completed, Finish the challenge, and Extracting successfully In the game. Leveling up is the most consistent way to build silk balance.
There are also hats to watch out for. Silk's balance limit is 140.with a small overflow that effectively brings Up to 200 total. When the limit is reached, a red indicator appears in the UI.
There is no way to spend Silk during this testing period, so once you reach the cap it means you won't be able to get any more Silk until the full game releases.
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