Bungie Changes Their Mind on Marathon’s NDA, Expect Alpha Footage to Surface
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With Marathon’s closed alpha testing starting next week, many were disappointed to learn that Bungie planned to restrict players from sharing anything about their experience, including images, videos, and even general discussions.
Unsurprisingly, the community didn’t take the news too kindly, and now Bungie has reversed its decision, dropping the NDA entirely.
Marathon Upcoming Alpha Test is Still a Closed One, But Players Can Freely Share Details Now
As announced on X, the upcoming closed alpha test for Marathon will no longer have a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). What that means to the everyday gamer and those who manage to get in on the test is that immediately starting April 23, the day the alpha goes live, players will be able to share anything from the test. This includes videos, photos, weapons, cosmetics, and anything else from the closed alpha that can be shared online, as well as general opinions and feedback.
It’s a wise move by Bungie, as the game isn’t due for another five months, meaning this is the only bit of content that we’ll have to see for ourselves for a while, outside of anything from the official channels. That, and being on the internet, there were already going to be a ton of people who were planning to ignore the NDA anyway. Proof of that is already evident in the Battlefield Labs testing, which also requires NDA signage, yet mass leaks continue to happen.
So even if you don’t get into the closed alpha testing, at least you’ll have plenty of gameplay footage and opinions to keep you busy until release! Now, if you were interested in the closed alpha, which begins April 23, you can sign up via the official Marathon Discord channel.
Marathon will be arriving on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 23, 2025.
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