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Marathon is a new upcoming PvPvE extraction shooter from Bungie. Unveiled in 2023, the game has gone through major changes after unsatisfactory player feedback in closed gameplay testing sessions.
Since then the game has gone through a complete overhaul, leading Bungie to make major changes to many gameplay aspects. Now the game is scheduled for worldwide release on March 5, 2026.
Aiming at the game's full release, Bungie has announced their first public server slam to let players take a look at what's in store for them in Marathon. Here's a look at when it's coming out, what content is available, and the rewards you can get by playing it.
Marathon Server Slam Release Date and Platforms
Marathon’s Server Slam, or the open preview weekend, will run from February 26 at 10 AM PT to March 2 at 10 AM PT. Now’s the chance for players to jump in, put the game's servers through their paces, and help Bungie get ready for the worldwide launch on March 5.
Marathon's server slam will be available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with cross-play and cross-save supported at launch. You can pre-order now to secure additional in-game rewards, including weapon cosmetics, an emblem, and a player background for launch, plus a set of Destiny 2 rewards linked to your Bungie.net account.
Marathon Server Slam Content
The Server Slam is a slice of Marathon’s gameplay. Enough to get comfortable, not enough to see everything. Here's a preview of all content that will be available in the server slam:
- Infil into two zones:
- Perimeter, an edge-site expansion on the colony's outskirts
- Dire Marsh, the colony’s agricultural research hub
- Take on the early contracts for five factions: CyberAcme, NuCaloric, Traxus, MIDA, and ArachneProgress though the early faction levels and progression trees for each faction
- Try out five of the six Runner shells that will be available at launch, plus our scavenger experience Rook
- Play as a crew or solo Runner, form uneasy alliances with proximity chat, and more
Marathon Server Slam Rewards
Players who jump in the Marathon server slam will be able to unlock a large set of rewards by completing some in-game requirements. Everyone who completes the introductory mission will unlock a unique emblem and player background that marks you as part of the first wave of Runners.
On top of that, time spent during the Slam will bank loot rewards you’ll receive at launch, based on how far you progress:
- Complete your first mission: Unlock the Standard Arrival Cache
- Standard implants (6x)
- Standard Runner shell cores (4x)
- Standard weapon chip mods (6x)
- Weapons: Overrun and Hardline
- Reach Runner Level 10: Unlock the Enhanced Arrival Cache (Green)
- Enhanced implants (6x)
- Enhanced Runner shell cores (2x for each shell, 12x total)
- Enhanced weapon chip mods (4x)
- Weapons: Enhanced Magnum and Enhanced Hardline
- Reach Runner Level 30: Unlock the Deluxe Arrival Cache (Blue)
- Deluxe and Enhanced implants (3x each, 6x total)
- Deluxe and Enhanced Runner shell cores (1x each for each shell, 12x total)
- Deluxe and Enhanced weapon chip mods (2x each, 4x total)
- Weapons: Deluxe Magnum and Enhanced Volley Rifle
- Backpack: Deluxe Base Backpack
The emblem, player banner, and loot rewards will be waiting for you when Marathon launches on March 5. Whether you’re here to loot powerful items, hunt players, take down UESC, or just see what Marathon actually feels like to play, jump in the server slam, stress the servers, earn your rewards, and help Bungie get ready for the worldwide launch on March 5.
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