Almost two years since Bungie presented Marathon, the team's first brand-new IP in over a decade, the shooter's first official gameplay trailer has finally been revealed – and it's fair to say it has created some excitement.
Bungie didn't only show gameplay but also talked about the game's release: Bungie's Marathon will be released on September 23, 2025. However, while the wait may seem too long for some, we have got some good news.
Fortunately, Bungie will offer some players a chance to play the game in the first Marathon Closed Alpha Test, which will take place between April 23, 2025, and May 4, 2025.
Here's everything you need to know about the Marathon Closed Alpha Test:
How to get access to Bungie's Marathon Closed Alpha Test
Here are the steps to follow to get access to Bungie's Marathon Closed Alpha Test, as per Marathon Bulletin:
- Join Marathon's Discord Channel by pressing on Bungie's invite.
- Enter the command /alpha in any Discord channel.
- A private message will be sent just for you.
- Follow the instructions in the message, which should include a unique link for you to sign-up online.
- If chosen, you will receive an email from marathonthegame@info.bungie.net.
You may have problems now if you try to join Marathon's Discord Channel as people reported an outage due to the high number of people trying to access the game's alpha.
Who's eligible to access Bungie's Marathon Closed Alpha?
Unfortunately, Marathon's Closed Alpha should be exclusive to North American players, as per Marathon Showcase's host. However, some sources are claiming that Marathon will be open to all regions, who will be able to enjoy the game with limited functionalities and slower matchmaking.
Moreover, players must be 18 years old or above to be eligible to take part in Bungie's Marathon Closed Alpha Test.
We will make sure to update this article as more information about Bungie's Marathon is revealed. Until then, you can check our Marathon guide here.
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