
Everyone’s invited to participate in Marathon’s server slam from 26th February through 2nd March, giving you an early opportunity to try out the title before you commit to the full thing.
The open preview period – available to everyone across all platforms, including PS5 – will include two zones (Perimeter and Dire Marsh) and the opening contracts for five of the foray’s factions.
Bungie doesn’t want you to see the whole thing during the preview period, so more zones will be available if you purchase the full game. Furthermore, you’ll be able to progress further with all of the factions in the final release.
Anyone who participates in the server slam will unlock a free emblem and player banner to commemorate the event. Furthermore, you’ll earn some loot to help you with your first runs in the full game.

As a Sony studio, there are also additional incentives for PS Plus subscribers, with free weapon charms based on three popular first-party games available: Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2, and Helldivers 2.
Public opinion on Marathon does seem to have softened of late, and the game is currently trending reasonably well on the PS Store’s pre-order charts. Could Bungie pull this off? We’ll be able to draw a better conclusion during the server slam.
[source blog.playstation.com]





Comments 16
I was there for Arc Raider's server slam so I will do the same with this one, everyone should give it a go at least.
I'll pass, especially as Resident Evil is out on the 27th and there's no chance I'm playing this or anything else for a while
The trailer sold me on this last night, visuals and gunplay are looking top tier.
Nah, I’m good. Hope everyone enjoys Marathon-in-name-only but I’ll just keep my rose-tinted glasses memories of the real Marathon games.
@UltimateOtaku91 I'm not really a multiplayer shooter guy personally, but I think the aesthetic of this game is amazing.
I’ll be there looks cool af. Have the graphics been upgraded because it looked gorgeous
I think the level of polish this game has had from the previous iteration of it is what is selling me on it. If they nail down the hardcore/casual separation its something I will jump in and out of
Holy smokes, that art design is off the charts.
Thanks but I'll pass
i'm curious about single player but it seems is just a late add-on to control damage.
This is not my type of game but I'm still tempted to check out this server slam. I genuinely think it looks fantastic.
I'm certainly not the target audience but the style of this game looked awful to me. It didn't then help that I then saw the most cringe worthy ad for the game on Youtube after.
I'll ignore the haters and give it a go to make my own mind up.
The game looks great, I really wish it wasn't an extraction shooter. In my opinion they're far too punishing and I'd rather play a game where I feel rewarded for my efforts.
I'll try this just like I tried Arc Raiders, but it will probably be a pass.
Only PS Plus members get these three weapon skins.
Does this imply that also non-members can play Marathon? Or does it mean that EVERYONE will get these skins?
@Max_the_German I think you get this if you play the test and if you're subscribed while doing so.
PS Plus is not required for the test but I think it is for the full game.
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