Put together to unravel the mysteries of the misplaced colony of Tau Ceti IV: Marathon is internet hosting a Server Slam the place gamers worldwide can leap into Marathon and earn rewards for launch.
As we speak the Bungie staff shared extra particulars about the upcoming open preview weekend*, which is able to run from February 26 to March 2 on PlayStation 5 and different platforms. The weekend will characteristic an introduction to Marathon’s gameplay, with extra maps, factions, contracts, and extra to return at launch and through Season 1.
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Marathon is the upcoming survival extraction FPS from Bungie, the studio behind Halo and Future.
In Marathon, you’ll scavenge the misplaced colony of Tau Ceti as a bio-cybernetic Runner. Play together with your crew, as a solo Runner, or type uneasy alliances with proximity chat* as you tackle hostile safety forces, rival Runners, and unpredictable environments. Full contracts, craft new builds, and tackle better challenges—culminating with the derelict Marathon ship in orbit.
New trailer shares a take a look at the misplaced colony
The UESC Marathon colony ship left Mars for the Tau Ceti photo voltaic system in 2472.
It arrived 300 years later. Then… silence. Contact with the 30,000 colonists who got down to make a brand new house on an alien world was misplaced.
The yr is now 2893 and a brand new breed of mercenary scavenger has arrived to scour the misplaced colony for its secrets and techniques. These bio-cybernetic outlaws are often called Runners. Fueled by heated rivalries between the warring factions who fund them, Runners danger the whole lot to deploy to Tau Ceti IV’s lethal floor.
So removed from house, each run is a struggle for survival and a search of solutions and infamy in the shadow of the derelict Marathon, hanging—judging—in low orbit above.
Your future, and the mysteries of the previous, await on Tau Ceti IV:
PlayStation Plus weapon charms revealed
Bungie additionally shared a primary take a look at some particular rewards for PlayStation Plus gamers: a trio of weapon charms paying homage to Helldivers 2, Loss of life Stranding 2, and Ghost of Yōtei.
- Ghost of Yōtei – Onryō Weapon Allure
- Loss of life Stranding 2 – Battle Guitar Weapon Allure
- Helldivers 2 – For Freedom Weapon Allure
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These weapon charms may be redeemed PlayStation Plus members by visiting the PlayStation Plus Exclusive Packs page as soon as Marathon launches on March 5.
Be a part of the Server Slam: February 26 to March 2
Gamers worldwide can assist stress take a look at Marathon throughout the Server Slam on PlayStation 5 and different platforms. The server slam takes place from February 26, 2026 at 10AM PT to March 2, 2026 at 10AM PT. It can embody all of Marathon’s supported languages.
The Server Slam is an introduction to Marathon’s gameplay–sufficient to get your bearings, with extra to discover at launch.
Throughout the Server Slam, you’ll be capable to…
- Infil into two zones:
- Tackle the opening contracts for 5 of Marathon’s factions
- Check out all six Runner Shells, plus Rook in scavenger mode
- Solo queue, proximity chat, and extra
Season 1 of Marathon will even deliver…
- Two extra zones
- Full contract and development timber unlocked for all six factions
- Ranked mode
- And extra!
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Be a part of the Server Slam to safe rewards for launch, together with a particular emblem and participant banner to commemorate the occasion.
You’ll additionally be capable to earn a tiered gear bundle for Marathon’s launch, which incorporates weapons, physique implants, and extra that will help you in your first runs. Be taught extra about Server Slam and the rewards obtainable right here.
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Marathon launches on March 5
Marathon releases on March 5** and is out there now for pre-order on PlayStation 5 and different platforms.
Pre-order Marathon to obtain extra rewards, together with weapon cosmetics, an emblem, and participant background for Marathon at launch, plus rewards for Future 2 linked to your Bungie.internet account.
The Marathon Collector’s Edition can also be obtainable for buy. That includes a premium unboxing expertise impressed by Sekiguchi Genetics’ shell-weaving course of, unbox to disclose a 1/6-scale Thief Runner Shell statue, collectible miniature WEAVEworm, and extra.
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Sustain with the newest Marathon information by wishlisting Marathon on PlayStation 5 and following Marathon on X, TikTok, and YouTube. You too can be a part of the community Discord to remain in contact with the growth staff and share your suggestions.
*Bungie.internet account and web connection required.
** Bungie.internet account and web connection required. Paid for PlayStation Plus membership (offered individually) required on PS5. PlayStation Plus membership topic to recurring subscription price taken mechanically till cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full phrases: play.st/psplus-usageterms.