Bungie will run a final public playtest for Marathon called the Server Slam Test. The test begins at 10:00 AM Pacific Time on February 26 and then rolls out to other regions at scheduled local times. Players on Pacific Time get first access, while regions in Australia and New Zealand receive access the following calendar day.
Start times by region
The Server Slam opens in multiple time zones according to the schedule below. All start times and dates are listed as local time for each region.
| Region / Time Zone | Marathon Server Slam Test Release Dates & Release Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 10:00 AM, February 26 |
| Central Time (CT) | 12:00 February 26 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 1:00 PM February 26 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 3:00 PM February 26 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 5:00 PM February 27 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 2:00 AM February 27 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 3:00 AM February 27 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 3:00 AM February 27 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 5:00 AM February 27 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 7:00 AM February 27 |
Including its opening day, the Server Slam Test runs for four days. The playtest ends on March 2 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Players are encouraged to use the window to test gameplay, report bugs, and log time with Marathon before launch. Players on Pacific Time will see servers go live first. Regions that list February 27 as the start date will get access in the early hours of that local day, meaning some players will join in the middle of the night or at dawn.
If we missed a start time that affects you, tell us which local time slot you plan to use and follow for Server Slam updates on X, Bluesky, YouTube, and Instagram.
Marathon
Developed by Bungie
A PvP-focused extraction shooter set on the mysterious planet of Tau Ceti IV, Marathon will see players inhabit the bodies of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries who have been designed to survive the planet’s harsh environments and explore the lost colony that once inhabited Tau Ceti’s surface. Players will engage solo or in crews of three, searching for mysterious alien artifacts, as well as for valuable loot and new weapons and gear that they can add to their collection.
- Genre: Shooter
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Modes: Multiplayer, Battle Royale
- Publisher: Bungie
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Age Rating:
GRAC 15+
