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Incident #398
The most recent tracked incident was a positive critical alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 779 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 18, and the incident peak reached 76 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
This incident page provides a structured breakdown of what happened, why it matters, and how severe the review movement was. ReviewBomb detected the event using public Steam review data, comparing real-time velocity against baseline patterns to flag abnormal spikes. The timeline below shows score movement, review volume, and any correlated events such as patch releases or developer announcements that may have triggered the shift.
This incident has resolved. The recovery metrics show how long the event lasted and whether the review score stabilized afterward. Use the Overview and Timeline tabs to see the full arc, from trigger through peak to resolution.
Before score
85.0%
Current score
85.0%
Change 0.0%
Review velocity
49 reviews
May 22, 2026, 2:51 AM - May 22, 2026, 7:03 AM
Cause confidence
Positive Turnaround (70% confidence)
The most recent tracked incident was a positive critical alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 779 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 18, and the incident peak reached 76 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
Peak tier: CRITICAL. Review velocity spiked to 49 reviews. Score moved 0.0%. Resolved in 3 hours.
Likely causes: Positive Turnaround. Trigger type: sustained. See the timeline tab for event-level detail and patch notes.
Before / after
Window from May 21, 2026, 4:18 PM to May 22, 2026, 6:33 PM.
Score before
85.0%
Score now
85.0%
Change
0.0%
Reviews added
779
Peak velocity
98/h
Common questions
Quick answers about what happened and why.
What happened?
Marathon saw a sudden spike in positive reviews. 779 additional reviews were posted during the tracked window.
How severe was it?
This was a severe incident with a large wave of reviews.
What caused it?
Positive Turnaround (100%)
Is it over?
It ended after 3 h 12 m. The review score is still settling.
How much did the review score change?
The score moved by 0.0 points, from 85.0% to 85.0%. At its busiest, the game received 98 reviews per hour.
Were other games affected too?
Yes, 1 related incidents were detected for other connected titles around the same time.
Opened: May 22, 2026, 4:06 AM
Resolved: May 22, 2026, 7:18 AM
Peak severity: critical
Score change: 0.0%
Trigger: sustained
Incident velocity window
Impact 0.0%
