Summary
- The first closed alpha for Bungie’s Marathon is set to begin on April 23.
- This testing phase will last until May 4, leading up to the game’s release on September 23.
- Initially, the alpha will only be open to players residing in the U.S. and Canada, with plans for tests in other regions to follow.
Get ready to dive into Marathon ahead of its official launch! Bungie has confirmed the details of a closed alpha playtest starting late April 2025. This announcement was accompanied by a new cinematic trailer revealing the anticipated launch date of Bungie’s upcoming title.
Marathon is Bungie’s first new game release since the on-going success of Destiny 2, which debuted back in September 2017. The fresh iteration of Marathon will take on the extraction shooter genre, a concept that emerged years after the original games in the series were released in the mid-‘90s.
Marathon Closed Alpha Test: Dates and Platforms
- Start: April 23
- End: May 4
- Supported Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Fans who are selected to participate in the alpha will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they can access the pre-release version of Marathon. Although the alpha isn’t open to everyone, Bungie plans to test the game’s server infrastructure by rolling out limited access in specific regions.
Those interested should prepare to join the Marathon Discord server and follow instructions in the designated channels to possibly secure an invitation to this exclusive testing.
Expect more exciting information and updates about Marathon as the closed alpha approaches!
