Rumor: Marathon Open Beta in August Before September Launch

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Summary

  • Marathon may have an Open Beta this August, closer to the game’s planned September release.
  • The title’s Closed Alpha will run from April 23 until May 4.
  • While Marathon will be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, it won’t be coming to the Switch 2.

Bungie’s upcoming live-action shooter game, titled “Marathon,” could potentially have an Open Beta test in August, nearing its intended September release date. As we edge closer to the Closed Alpha phase, there’s been growing excitement online about “Marathon,” as players are eagerly awaiting to witness how Bungie will innovate and redefine the extraction shooter genre with their fresh take on it.

Although the announcement for Marathon was made as far back as May 2023, gamers didn’t get a glimpse of the gameplay until this month when Bungie revealed its release date, September 23, in an exciting trailer. In a gaming market that appears to be overflowing with extraction shooters, the creators of Marathon assert that the game isn’t aiming to compete with well-known titles like Escape from Tarkov; instead, it promises a more user-friendly experience. The game has already caught attention due to its cyberpunk atmosphere and absence of proximity chat, a feature designed to minimize toxicity within the playerbase of this upcoming title. Players are anxious to test out the feel of the game, but widespread access might not come until later.

Based on Paul Tassi’s report in Forbes, it seems that an open beta for the game “Marathon” is unlikely until August. During this period, players can pre-order the title. Before that, the closed alpha phase of “Marathon” will take place from April 23 to May 4, offering a limited number of players the opportunity to stream and discuss their initial experiences with the game while offering valuable feedback to the development team. Bungie has recently lifted the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for the closed alpha, which many people have praised as a sign of the company’s dedication to transparency before the game’s release.

Marathon’s Open Beta Will Likely Be Held in August

Recently, Bungie disclosed the minimum PC specifications for those participating in the Closed Alpha of Marathon. To run the game, a graphics card such as Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti, AMD RX 5500 XT, or Intel Arc A580 is required. This broad accessibility has some concerned that Bungie might modify the minimum requirements before Marathon’s official release this fall. The game’s file size is still undisclosed.

Bungie’s latest game, set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S this fall, won’t be available on the Switch 2. However, Joe Ziegler, the game’s director, has indicated that there might be a chance for it to be ported in the future. The game’s graphics could potentially fit well with Nintendo’s upcoming console, but fans will have to stay patient and see if it ever migrates over.

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2025-04-21 17:53