Marathon Server Slam Kicks Off Free Cross-Platform Test Ahead of Launch

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Marathon’s Server Slam starts 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00 PT and runs through 2 Mar, giving all players a free, non-demo pre‑launch test across PS5, PC, and Xbox without preload or PS Plus. It features two zones (Perimeter, Dire Marsh), five factions, five Runner shells, and additional gear, plus rewards earned during the event that carry into the full game when it launches on 5 Mar. Bungie is using the test to stress-test servers ahead of the official release.
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