Bungie Prepares for Launch With Marathon Server Slam Ahead of March Release
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Bungie dropped a new gameplay trailer for Marathon ahead of its March 5, 2026 release, alongside a newly announced Server Slam test weekend running from February 26 to March 2.
Bungie has pulled back the curtain once more on Marathon, dropping a fresh official launch gameplay trailer during the latest State of Play broadcast. The footage gives players another look at the upcoming survival extraction FPS, which officially locks in its release date for March 5, 2026. For a community that has tracked every twist and turn of this project, the new trailer finally offers a clearer picture of the moment-to-moment combat and tense tactical loops we can expect on Tau Ceti IV.
Before the full launch arrives, developers are opening the doors for a massive stress test. A dedicated Server Slam weekend is scheduled to run from February 26 through March 2. This upcoming preview window gives players across platforms a direct chance to drop onto the planet and test the server infrastructure, gunplay, and extraction mechanics for themselves before the official servers go live.
Extraction shooters have become a staple of modern competitive gaming, demanding high-stakes coordination and rewarding deep knowledge of map economies and risk management. As Bungie leans into this space, the upcoming Server Slam will serve as the ultimate community litmus test. Originally reported by IGN South Africa, you can check out the full launch gameplay trailer over at IGN South Africa.
Tags: Marathon, Bungie, FPS, Extraction Shooter, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa