# 'First iteration of the Cradle Evolution system' — Bungie Confirms Start Date for Season 3 and 'Experimental' Vault Breaker PvE Mode

> Marathon has set a release date for its upcoming PvE mode, Vault Breaker, as well as the start of Season 3. Marathon will release its new "experimental" PvE mode on July 21st as part of the next mid-season update.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/marathon-confirms-new-pve-mode-release-date-season-3-begins-september-2026?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3b22b637251277ac246621)
- **Published:** 2026-06-24
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #mode #season #breaker #date #experimental #start #vault #bungie
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3b22b637251277ac246621

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