With less than a month to go before release, Bungie has announced that a Marathon open preview weekend – a “server slam” – will take place the weekend before the full launch on 5th March. From 26th February to 2nd March, all platforms will be able to jump in and get an introduction to the game’s take on the extraction shooter.
This will be just an introduction to Marathon’s content, with additional maps, factions, contracts and more coming in the full game and then through Season 1. However, it will serve the main purposes for the game, being a bit of a demo for players, and a test for the game’s servers.
The Server Slam will include:
- Infil into two zones:
- Perimeter
- Dire Marsh
- Take on the opening contracts for five of Marathon’s factions
- Try out all six Runner Shells, plus Rook in scavenger mode
- Solo queue, proximity chat, and more
Season 1 will then bring:
- Two more zones
- Outpost
- Cryo Archive
- Full contract and progression trees unlocked for all six factions
- Ranked mode
- And more
Importantly, rewards can be earned during the test that will roll through to your profile at release. There will be a special emblem and banner to show you were first, and you’ll be able to earn a launch bundle with weapons, body implants, and more.
Oh, and PS Plus players will be able to claim a trio of weapon charms for:
- Ghost of Yōtei – Onryō Weapon Charm
- Death Stranding 2 – Battle Guitar Weapon Charm
- Helldivers 2 – For Freedom Weapon Charm
So, are you going to give it a go later this month?
via PS Blog
