Bungie to run Marathon 'Server Slam' from 26 February ahead of 5 March launch

Bungie has scheduled a Server Slam for Marathon, running from 26 February to 2 March, ahead of the game's official launch on 5 March.

The short event is positioned as both a celebration of the incoming release and a chance to exercise the game's online systems in advance of launch. The timing places the Server Slam just days before Marathon becomes widely available, offering an early window for multiplayer activity and server stress testing.

Marathon's road to release has been notable for several delays and public scrutiny. The Server Slam represents the latest step in Bungie's build-up to the game's debut, with further details on participation and platform availability expected from the developer prior to the event.

Eurogamer first reported the announcement and provided the initial schedule. Additional information from Bungie will clarify session times, platform coverage and any sign-up requirements ahead of the 26 February start date.