Players worldwide can jump into Marathon during the open preview Server Slam on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam from February 26, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT to March 2 at 10 a.m. PT*.

Marathon’s Server Slam will not require PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass, and will be part of Xbox’s Free Play Days and Steam Next Fest.

The Server Slam offers an introduction to Marathon‘s gameplay with a limited selection of maps, Runner shells, and contracts. Additional maps, factions, contracts, gear, and more to come at launch and during Season 1.

Players who participate in or watch the Server Slam can earn multiple rewards for Marathon’s launch on March 5, including tiered gear packages, cosmetic Twitch Drops, and more.

Read about the Server Slam details and all rewards here. Marathon’s Server Slam will not require PlayStation Plus and will be a part of Steam Next Fest.

Gear up with new Marathon merch
Players eager to take their Marathon experience beyond the Server Slam can gear up with new items from the Marathon Collection [001], available for purchase at 10 a.m. PT on February 26 on the Bungie Store:

• Marathon Collection [001] Logo Hat [link live at 10 am PT on February 26]
• Marathon Collection [001] WEAVEworm Plush [link live at 10 am PT on February 26]

Additionally, players can still pre-order Marathon via the Marathon Collector’s Edition on the Bungie Store.

About Marathon
In Marathon, players scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV as a bio-cybernetic Runner while surviving against hostile security forces, rival Runners, and unpredictable environments to seek their fortune. Marathon releases March 5* and is available in Standard and Deluxe editions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam with full cross play and cross save**.

Recent Marathon news:

• Marathon press site and press kit – updated
• Developer Insights:
  • Network and Security blog
  • Developer Insights | Music of Marathon video
  • Developer Insights | Music of Marathon blog
  • Developer Insights | Runner Shells video
  • Developer Insights | Runner Shells blog
• Run Clips:
  • Run Clips: Time to Move | Marathon
  • Run Archives – Perimeter | Marathon
  • Run Clips: Rook Squad | Marathon
• Trailers:
  • DEATH AWAITS | Marathon Gameplay Trailer
  • Launch Gameplay Trailer | Marathon
  • Pre-Order Trailer | Marathon
• Shell Cinematics:
  • Rook Cinematic | Marathon
  • Assassin Shell Cinematic | Marathon
  • Destroyer Shell Cinematic | Marathon
• Vision of Marathon | Bungie ViDoc

Marathon social media:

• Discord: https://discord.gg/marathonthegame
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MarathonTheGame
• TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@marathonthegame
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/marathonthegame
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/marathonthegame

* Gameplay at launch requires internet access and paid-for subscription on console (sold separately).
**Cross-save requires an internet connection, and for each system you play on: 1) a copy of the Marathon game compatible with your system (other versions sold separately); and 2) system network account linked to your Bungie.net account.