Bungie has officially confirmed that Marathon will hold an Open Beta in August, one month before launch, giving everyone a shot at the extraction shooter ahead of release. While the Closed Alpha is already underway and the NDA is gone, the Open Beta will truly open the floodgates. The full player base can jump into Marathon Open Beta, test the systems, and help shape the future of the game.
If you missed out on the Closed Alpha, don’t worry — the Open Beta lands in August and will be available to all players. This phase is Bungie’s big public trial before the game goes live, and it’s designed to give players hands-on time with core mechanics, maps, and possibly some progression systems. Key things to know:
- No invite needed. The Beta is public and open to all.
- Pre-orders will go live during this period, including special editions.
- Feedback matters. Bungie wants to hear from players in real time — this isn’t just a showcase.
- Server stress test. The Beta helps fine-tune performance and balance before the big day.
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