The Marathon Server Slam has successfully attracted over 150,000 concurrent players across Steam and consoles within its first day, marking a promising start for Bungie's upcoming sci-fi extraction shooter. This final public beta, available for free until March 2nd, showcases the game's gunplay quality and its unique aesthetic. Comparisons are being made to Arc Raiders, which previously set high benchmarks in player engagement for extraction shooters. The community feedback appears predominantly positive, suggesting a strong interest in the game ahead of its March 5th launch.

What can players expect from the Marathon release?

Players can look forward to quality gunplay typical of Bungie, immersive aesthetics, and a community-focused environment as Marathon aims to carve out a space in the competitive extraction shooter genre.

Marathon is a reboot of the classic 1994 game known for its pioneering first-person shooter mechanics. Set in a sci-fi universe, it combines elements of extraction gameplay, allowing players to gather resources while contending with both AI and other players. Its revival by Bungie reflects a trend in the gaming industry, reintroducing iconic titles with modern gameplay experiences to engage both veteran fans and newcomers alike.