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Marathon Server Slam start times and rewards

Your go-to guide to the Marathon open preview weekend.

PC Gamer · Feb 26

Marathon Servers Down? Check Server Status [Server Slam Test]

Are Marathon servers down right now? Bungie's extraction shooter brings next-level protection with its revolutionary dedicated-server authority model to

Pro Game Guides · Feb 26

Hours before its open preview weekend, Marathon is suddenly very close to the top of Steam's top sellers list

The jury's still out on whether Bungie's reworking has paid off.

PC Gamer · Feb 26

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All Marathon Twitch Drops and how to get them

Free wormy profile items, a custom weapon skin, and a sponsored kit.

PC Gamer · Feb 26

Marathon sets zero tolerance policy for cheaters with lifetime bans

No second chances.

Dot Esports · Feb 25

Boy, this is awkward: Sony drops the first Horizon Hunters Gathering playtest directly on top of the Marathon server slam this weekend

Sure, they're different kinds of playtests for different kinds of games, but even so, this comes off as a little weird to me.

PC Gamer · Feb 24

Sony announces first Horizon Hunters Gathering playtest is coming this weekend, right in the middle of Marathon's server slam because the Horizon curse is eternal

Guerilla Games and Bungie are in competition

GamesRadar · Feb 24

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Marathon's exclusive weapon charms are inspired by Minecraft — manage your expectations accordingly

Marathon has revealed its Xbox exclusive charms, confirming two Minecraft-themed cosmetics for players ahead of launch. The studio also detailed its March 5, 2026, release date, upcoming server slam, permanent bans for cheaters, dedicated servers, and a reconnect feature.

Windows Central · Feb 24

Marathon looks miles ahead of Arc Raiders in one key area: "Anyone found to be cheating will be permabanned from playing Marathon forever, no second chances"

You heard the bio-cybernetic man

GamesRadar · Feb 23

'Anyone found to be cheating will be permabanned from playing Marathon forever, no second chances': Bungie's doubling down on security following Arc Raiders' recent struggles

Don't go running to Bungie support to save you.

PC Gamer · Feb 23

Highguard failed because it didn't use what made ARC Raiders great — and if it did, it might have had a better chance

Had the development team behind Highguard followed a few key steps that made ARC Raiders great, they might have had a chance.

Windows Central · Feb 22

Bluepoint Games, Sony's famed remaster studio, is being closed as the fallout from PlayStation's disastrous pivot to live service continues

The unexpected shutdown follows the cancellation of a live service God of War game Bluepoint was working on.

PC Gamer · Feb 19

Destiny 2 delays Shadow and Order, promises Tiered loot for all raids and dungeons alongside Pantheon 2.0

With little to do in between.

Dot Esports · Feb 19

All Marathon factions and their identity, contracts, and rewards, explained

All Factions explained right here.

Dot Esports · Feb 19

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GamesRadar · Feb 19

Destiny 2's big Shadow and Order update is officially delayed more than 3 months as it gets "large revisions" and a new name

"This update is being changed and expanded to include sizable quality-of-life updates and as a result, will also be renamed"

PC Gamer · Feb 18

As Destiny 2's player count continues to tank, Bungie announces that the next major update is delayed until June and getting a new name

The delay comes as no surprise, but the length is unexpected.

Windows Central · Feb 18

PlayStation isn’t the only one getting perks — Marathon promises Xbox and Steam perks too

Marathon will not restrict cosmetic perks to PlayStation players, as Bungie confirms weapon charms are also planned for Xbox and Steam ahead of the game’s March 2026 launch.

GamesRadar · Feb 13

Marathon console players can turn off PC matchmaking if they want, but Bungie made a point to give everyone the same gameplay experience

The devs have the age old divide in mind

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GamesRadar · Feb 13

Marathon isn't taking Arc Raider's approach to aggression-based matchmaking, as being unaware of another player's intentions is what Bungie's extraction shooter is all about

For both sides of the PvPvE coin

Dot Esports · Feb 13

Marathon’s Open Beta: How to earn rewards during the server slam

Earn three different tiers of rewards in the upcoming server slam this February.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 13

PS5 State of Play February 2026 live updates — God of War Remake, MGS Collection Vol. 2 and every game announced

State of Play for February 2026 was packed with exciting new PS5 announcements, reveals and trailers. Here's a full recap of the show.

PC Gamer · Feb 13

Marathon will run an open Server Slam that'll lead right into launch

Bungie will let everyone test drive Marathon before buying.

GamesRadar · Feb 12

Everything announced at the PS5 State of Play February 2026

PlayStation State of Play summary with the latest news, reveals, and gameplay trailers from the PS5 showcase

Dot Esports · Feb 12

How to play the Marathon open beta: Release date, platforms, rewards, and more

Get a taste of Tau Centi IV in Marathon's upcoming open beta.

GamesRadar · Feb 12

Marathon server slam announced, open preview weekend starts February 26 as Bungie prepares for long-awaited March launch

Marathon open beta weekend coming this month

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