Fix Marathon Tapir Error Code on PlayStation and Xbox | Comprehensive Guide

Marathon has officially launched. Console players familiar with Bungie—especially fans of the Halo series and Destiny 2—had high expectations. This is also Bungie’s first attempt at an evacuation‑shooter gameplay, infused with the sci‑fi elements they do best. However, to get the best experience, you first need to be able to get into the game.

Yes, whether on PlayStation or Xbox, Russian players encountered the Tapir error, which caused them to could not sign in to Marathon servers, as if everything ended before it even began. But is this error really unsolvable? Not at all.

First, What Is the Tapir Error on Marathon Console Version?

Based on the information and test results we’ve obtained so far, this is a regional policy by Bungie aimed at Russia and CIS countries. Simply put, players in these regions are not allowed to connect to Marathon servers. This is not Bungie banning your account; it’s only blocking access.

In other words, if you are in these regions and want to play Marathon, you must bypass Bungie’s restriction. If you try to connect directly, you will see the game display this error message:

How to Unlock Marathon on Consoles?

When it comes to regional restrictions, many people first think of VPNs. We do not recommend them—first, because using a VPN on PlayStation or Xbox is relatively difficult, and second, because VPNs do not always produce good results.

However, HYPEREV can help. This router, designed specifically for gaming, features powerful network optimization technology based on GearUP. It can dynamically adjust network nodes in real time to bypass geographic blocks, resolve the Tapir error code, and allow access to global Marathon servers. Unlike traditional gaming routers, HYPEREV optimizes public network routing and performs targeted optimization for each server.

GearUP

HYPEREV uses a minimalist design and does not require the usual complicated router settings. It’s plug‑and‑play and completes game acceleration with one tap in a mobile app. Even when you’re not gaming, you can use it as an additional Wi‑Fi extender and manager. The video below or visiting the official store can give you further information:

You may also want to learn how HYPEREV differs from traditional gaming routers:

Other Methods

Another method is changing your PSN or Microsoft account region, but this may affect your account data or related subscriptions. If you want to try, here are the steps:

PlayStation (PSN)

Create a new account:

• Go to the PlayStation website to register.
• Select a non‑Russian country/region when registering.
• Use a valid payment method for that region (or a region‑specific gift card).

Notes:

• You cannot change the region of an existing PSN account.
• If you are restricted when registering for the target region, you can try registering via VPN.

Xbox

Change your account region:

• Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in to your Microsoft account.
• Go to “Your info” → “Country/region” → Change.
• Update your billing address to match the new region.
• Restart your Xbox console to apply changes.

Notes:

• You can change your region only once every three months.
• Some subscription services (for example, Game Pass) may need to be canceled first or may be affected.

Marathon Console Tapir Error — Quick FAQ

Q1: Why do I still get the Tapir error after trying the above methods?
If you’ve confirmed that you’ve used HYPEREV to bypass the regional restriction, check Marathon’s server status. If the servers are down or overloaded, you may still be unable to connect.

Q2: Can HYPEREV be connected directly to PlayStation and Xbox?
Yes, but you still need to connect HYPEREV to your main router—any router will do—because HYPEREV currently does not have dialing (WAN dial) capability.

Q3: I don’t get the Tapir error but my latency is high. Why?
This is because you’re connected to a poor network node or experiencing network congestion. HYPEREV can also address this issue by reducing latency and improving connection stability.

Summary

Many players choose to play Marathon on PlayStation or Xbox because Bungie tends to optimize and adapt well for consoles. However, the Tapir error code can still occur. To solve this quickly and easily, we recommend HYPEREV. Not only for Marathon, but for Destiny 2 and other Bungie games, players worldwide have verified HYPEREV’s effectiveness—so it should be able to help you too.