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# Runners, Assemble: Bungie’s Marathon "Server Slam" Starts February 26!
- URL: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/runners-assemble-bungies-marathon-server-slam-starts-february-26/
- Published: 2026-02-14T07:00:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-16T18:26:30.000Z
- Author: Marcel Dee
- Tags: News

Bungie is officially ready to stress-test the servers for their upcoming extraction shooter, and they want you to help break them. During the State of Play, the team behind *Destiny* and *Halo* announced the **Marathon Server Slam**, an open preview weekend running from **February 26 to March 2**.

This is your first real chance to step into the bio-cybernetic "Shell" of a Runner and explore the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV before the game's full launch on **March 5, 2026**.

## What to Expect in the Server Slam

The Server Slam is designed as a "horizontal slice" of the game. You will have access to:

- **Two Zones:** Explore the industrial **Perimeter** and the overgrown, eerie **Dire Marsh**.
- **Runner Shells:** Try out all six launch-day Shells, plus the **Rook** scavenger mode for a different perspective on the grind.
- **Factions & Contracts:** Start building your reputation with five of the warring factions on Tau Ceti IV.
- **Proximity Chat:** Form "uneasy alliances" with rival Runners... or just use it to talk your way out of a firefight.

### Exclusive PlayStation Plus Loot

If you are playing on PS5 with an active PS Plus subscription, Bungie is throwing in some high-profile cameos. You can earn three unique weapon charms inspired by other PlayStation legends:

- **Helldivers 2:** "For Freedom" Weapon Charm.
- **Death Stranding 2:** "Battle Guitar" Weapon Charm.
- **Ghost of Yōtei:** "Onryō" Weapon Charm.

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## Pre-Order Rewards & Collector’s Edition

If you’re already sold on the Tau Ceti grind, pre-orders are live now with some significant "Bungie-verse" crossover rewards.

### Standard & Deluxe Rewards

Pre-ordering any edition ($39.99 for Standard) gets you the **Zero Step** cosmetic bundle for Marathon. Plus, if your Bungie.net account is linked, you’ll instantly unlock the **UESC Marathon Pack** in *Destiny 2*, which includes an Exotic Ghost Shell, Ship, and Sparrow.

### The Collector’s Edition ($229.99)

For the ultimate fan, the Collector’s Edition is a premium physical unboxing experience that includes the following:

- **1/6-Scale Thief Statue:** Features LED lights and incredible detail.
- **Collectible WEAVEworm:** A miniature replica from the shell-weaving process.
- **Physical Artifacts:** An embroidered patch, art postcards, and a lenticular poster.
- **Exclusive Digital Items:** The "Zero Step" emblem and player background.

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