- The Marathon Server Slam will start on February 26, 2026, at 1 PM ET.
- The open beta will end of March 2, 2026, at 1 PM ET.
- Players can earn free Arrival Caches during the Server Slam.
After years of waiting and anticipation, Bungie is finally gearing up to release Marathon, its venture into the extraction shooter genre. Marathon features an entirely unique, cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic which, mixed with the tight gunplay and gameplay mechanics, has players beyond excited to get their hands on the title. Thankfully, Bungie is holding the Marathon Server Slam.
This open beta will allow players to try out the game for themselves and get a taste of what Bungie’s new world has to offer. If you want to give the game a shot before Marathon’s full release, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming open beta test.
What Time Does Marathon Server Slam Start on PC, Xbox, and PS5?
The Marathon Server Slam will start on February 26, 2026, at 1 PM ET on PC, Xbox, and PS5. Since the event will be synchronised globally, the gates for the Server Slam will open for everyone at the exact same time. Here are the start times for the Marathon Server Slam across all regions:
Region Release Time US Pacific (PT) 10:00 AM US Mountain (MT) 11:00 AM US Central (CT) 12:00 PM US East (ET) 1:00 PM UK (GMT) 6:00 PM Europe (CET) 7:00 PM African Time (WAT/CAT/EAT) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Middle East (GST) 10:00 PM India (IST) 11:30 PM China (CST) 2:00 AM (February 27) Japan (JST) 3:00 AM (February 27) Australia (AEST) 5:00 AM (February 27) New Zealand (NZST) 7:00 AM (February 27)
The Server Slam will be available till March 2, 2026, at 1 PM ET, with the game seeing a full release on March 5.
Marathon Server Slam Countdown Timer
Here’s a handy countdown timer for you to keep track of when the Marathon server slam starts in your region:
Marathon Server Slam is now live on PC, Xbox and PS5!
Marathon Server Slam Rewards
While your character level and raw loot from the Marathon Server Slam will not carry over to the main game once the full release comes around, Bungie is granting Server Slam participants with Arrival Caches. These include:
- Unique Emblem and Player Background: Complete Introductory Mission
- Standard Arrival Cache: Complete 1st Mission
- Enhanced Arrival Cache: Reach Runner Level 10
- Deluxe Arrival Cache: Reach Runner Level 30
If you want a more comprehensive breakdown of everything you can earn from the Server Slam, you can check out our Marathon Server Slam rewards guide.
Will you be joining the Marathon Server Slam to test out this new extraction shooter for yourself? Tell us in the comments below!
The Server Slam will begin on February 26, 2026, at 1 PM ET.
Yes, players can earn Arrival Caches by participating in the Server Slam.
The Server Slam will run until March 2, 2026, at 1 PM ET.
