Overview

• Marathon's closed alpha introduces 'Aim Magnetism,' a default aim assist for mouse and keyboard, sparking controversy among PC players.
• Prominent streamer Shroud and other influencers argue the feature undermines skill expression and dilutes the competitive experience.
• Bungie Gameplay Director Andrew Witts described the aim assist as an experimental test to balance cross-platform play and invited community feedback.
• The aim assist feature can be toggled off in the settings, but many players are calling for its complete removal before the game's full release.
• Marathon marks Bungie's first exclusively PvP extraction shooter, with the outcome of this test potentially influencing cross-play balance in future FPS titles.