Cryo Archive is now in Marathon thanks to the recent Season 1 Patch. The endgame map will release this weekend, starting on March 20. One caveat is that the map will be available only to players on weekends. There are a few requirements players need to accomplish individually. To help you out, here’s a complete guide on all the requirements to unlock Cryo Archive and what to expect from the new map.
Cryo Archive: The First Raid Map
The Cryo Archive is a high-difficulty PvPvE zone located on the derelict UESC Marathon ship. It has six wings and a central hub. Teams must solve puzzles, fight rogue UESC bots, and battle other players to open 7 Vaults containing high-tier loot.
Schedule and Team Size
- When: Weekends only, starting Friday, March 20.
- Team: Three-player crews only. There is no solo queue option.
Player Requirements to Unlock Cryo Archive
Players must individually complete milestones before they can access the Cryo Archive. Here’s what you need to do.
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Requirement |
Details |
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Runner Level |
Reach Level 25 (Season Rank). |
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Faction Standing |
Complete the Introductory Contract for all 6 Factions. |
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Banked Credits |
Your active loadout meets the 5,000 Credit Value threshold |
📌Note: Bungie provides players with a one-time Sponsored Kit of blue-tier gear. This kit gives you the required 5,000 credit value, so you do not have to risk your own items on your first run.
How It Works
As you play, you build Security Clearance by interacting with ship systems. You need this clearance to open doors and extract. To open the high-value Vaults, you need Vault Keys. You can find these keys on the standard planet-side maps during the week, or you can steal them from other players inside the Cryo Archive.
