How to Play Cryo Archive in Marathon: Completing and Solving Guide

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Cryo Archive arrived in the second half of March as promised. Marathon players can now access the end-game map of Season 1, which features some of the toughest battles in the entire game. However, the question is: can you actually play on Cryo Archive?

This map has special requirements that set it apart from other locations in the game. While Outpost requires players to be above a certain Runner Level, Cryo Archive demands even more. Here’s what you need to know about how to unlock and access Cryo Archive. Make sure you’re prepared for the challenge.

How to Access Cryo Archive

While Cryo Archive already shows up on the location select screen at the bottom, you can only choose it if certain conditions are met:

Your Runner Level must be at least 25.
You need to have unlocked all factions, meaning you have completed the main contract for each faction.
You must be playing in a group with two other players.
Your loadout value must be at least 5,000 credits, or gear ante.

Tip: To level up quickly, check out our guide. For your gear, focus on acquiring Deluxe (blue) equipment pieces since they significantly boost your gear ante. If you have mostly green (Enhanced) items with a few Deluxe pieces, your gear ante will be around 3,000. Use our traders’ guide to find the best equipment to purchase.

When Is Cryo Archive Available?

Cryo Archive is only accessible during weekends—specifically, from Friday through Sunday. This timing is designed to match the map’s unique challenges. The idea is to gather and upgrade your best gear during the week and then test it out in the intense battles over the weekend.