Marathon Season 2 Reset: Key Details on What Stays and What Goes

As Marathon approaches its first seasonal wipe on June 2, many players are wondering how the transition to Season 2 will affect their hard-earned progress. Bungie has outlined the specific items and ranks that will be reset—and those that will carry forward. This Q&A breaks down everything you need to know before the big day.

When does the seasonal wipe happen and why?

The first wipe of Marathon is scheduled for June 2, marking the start of Season 2. Bungie implements seasonal wipes to level the playing field and introduce new content without long-term imbalances. Think of it as a fresh start that resets competitive benchmarks while preserving certain cosmetic or premium investments. This ensures all players begin each season on equal footing, with only select elements carrying over to maintain a sense of progression.

Which ranks and levels will be reset on June 2?

Several progression systems are fully wiped: runner levels, ranked levels, faction levels, and faction upgrades. These are core components of Marathon’s reputation and tier systems. Once Season 2 begins, everyone’s rank and runner status will return to base values, requiring players to climb the ladder anew. Faction allegiances and their associated bonuses will also restart, encouraging players to re‑evaluate their loyalties or explore new factions.

Do any currencies survive the wipe?

Yes, but only premium currencies. Lux and Silk—purchased with real money or earned through special events—will carry over. All standard in-game currencies will be completely wiped from player accounts. This means you cannot hoard common coin or materials to get a head start in Season 2. If you have spare standard currency, spend it before the wipe as it will otherwise vanish on June 2.

What happens to items stored in my vault?

Everything stored in your player vault will be removed during the seasonal wipe. This includes weapons, gear, consumables, and any other non‑premium loot you’ve accumulated. Bungie’s intention is to prevent players from stockpiling powerful items that could unbalance the early Season 2 meta. Plan to either use your vault contents before June 2 or accept that they will be gone. Only items you actively equip or carry in your inventory may survive—though even that is not guaranteed unless explicitly stated.

Will schema unlocks and codex entries carry over?

No. Schema unlocks and seasonal codex entries that reward gear based on your runner level or ranked level are wiped. These are tied directly to seasonal progression systems that reset. You will need to re‑earn schema blueprints and codex progress during Season 2. However, any permanent unlockables (like cosmetic items) that were granted via premium purchase are likely preserved, though Bungie only confirmed Lux/Silk and presumably cosmetic bundles as carry‑over elements.

Is there anything else that stays besides Lux and Silk?

Based on Bungie’s blog post, only premium currencies (Lux and Silk) are explicitly confirmed to carry over. Cosmetic items bought with those currencies—such as skins or emotes—are expected to remain, but the developer hasn’t listed them individually. Additionally, any account‑wide unlocks that are not tied to seasonal progression (e.g., pre‑order bonuses or lifetime achievements) may persist, but they are not detailed in the wipe announcement. For now, assume that only Lux and Silk survive the reset, and spend or prepare accordingly.

For more details, see the timing and currencies sections above.