Bungie Announces Major Update for Marathon Closed Alpha

On April 23, Bungie is lifting the NDA for Marathon’s Closed Alpha, giving players the green light to openly discuss their experiences. The excitement among fans is palpable as Bungie’s highly anticipated title, Marathon, draws closer. With Destiny 2 wrapping up its narrative with “The Final Shape” expansion in 2024, players have been eagerly looking forward to this new release gaining momentum.

Bungie’s team is cranking up the excitement by announcing Marathon’s release date and giving fans a glimpse of the gameplay in a new trailer. Marathon introduces players to an action-packed world as an extraction shooter. Here, gamers select one of six “Runners,” cybernetic mercenaries surviving the harsh environment of Tau Ceti 4. As preparations for the Closed Alpha ramp up, Bungie shares a noteworthy update.

In a move that is sure to thrill community members, Bungie has announced the removal of Marathon’s NDA for the Closed Alpha phase. This change was communicated through the game’s official Twitter account, detailing that from April 23 onwards, participants can share their in-game experiences without restrictions. Previously, a five-month gag order was in place, preventing testers from discussing the game. NDAs, widely used by companies like Rockstar and Bungie, serve to keep game details under wraps until they are ready for public eyes, but now testers are free to openly share feedback and stream their gameplay.

As the buzz around Marathon’s Closed Alpha builds, players can look forward to experiencing a range of features. These include weapons and combat mechanics, locales for immersive maps, and encounters in both PvP and PvE formats. However, some aspects like ranked play, top-tier graphics, polished interfaces, and end-game activities won’t be part of this phase. This early stage will give participants a taste of what Marathon has to offer, but won’t provide complete accessibility to all the game’s tools, factions, or its various zones, including the iconic Marathon Ship.

Mark your calendars for September 23, when Marathon is set to launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Announced back in May 2023, the nearly two-year anticipation will finally culminate with its release. This new title represents Bungie’s exciting return to the sci-fi FPS genre, revisiting a beloved series that saw its last major releases in the late 90s.