Marathon Open Server Slam Test Arrives This Month

by James Lara February 12, 2026 9:14 pm in News
Marathon server slam

Marathon is officially releasing next month, but before gamers get their hands on the final version, Bungie is hosting an open server slam where everyone on all planned platforms can join.

To celebrate, here’s a fresh new look at the game.

You’ll Be Able to Play Marathon Right Before It Releases

The Server Slam will begin on February 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT and run until March 2 at 10 a.m. PT*, open to players on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

A limited selection of maps, runner shells, and contracts will be available during the server slam, and those who complete the introductory mission will receive a special emblem and banner on launch day.

A perfect opportunity to check out Marathon for those on the fence. It has certainly been quite the journey for Bungie leading up to this release, and hopefully, they can deliver. I guess we’ll all find out later this month when the server slam kicks off.

Till then, runners!

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James Lara

A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.