PC crashes plague launch while Steam players praise $40 polish over $70 games

Marathon's launch week reveals a split community experience: Steam reviews remain 'Very Positive' with players praising the $40 price point and polish, while Reddit is flooded with PC crash reports during matchmaking and map loading. Bungie acknowledged prioritizing 'low-spec PC performance' but admitted it was an overcorrection after backlash from high-end users. The official X account's playful banter is getting massive engagement, but technical issues dominate actual gameplay discussion on Reddit.