Summary
Bungie has removedMarathon’s NDA in anticipation of the upcoming Closed Alpha on April 23. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release ofMarathon, which will be Bungie’s next game. Now thatDestiny 2has concluded the main story with the release of The Final Shape expansion in 2024, players expected to see the title start to gain more prominence.
The devs have begun to increase the hype by finally revealing whenMarathonwill be released, and sharing a new gameplay trailer previewing what they can expect from the game.Marathonis an extraction shooterin which players will select one of six characters known as Runners, who are cybernetic mercenaries assigned to survive the extreme conditions of the planet Tau Ceti 4. Bungie recently confirmed the Closed Alpha and now reveals an important change made to it.
Marathon’s Closed Alpha will have no NDA, meaning that its participants will be free to share information and footage. The announcement was made on the game’s official Twitter account, in which the developers detailed what to expect from the testing period, which will begin on April 23, and the reasons for their decision. Previously, there was a five-month restriction, meaning that players who joined the test couldn’t say anything about the game. Now, they will be free to share feedback and opinions, and even stream the game.NDAs are used by companies such as Rockstarand Bungie as a legal way to guarantee confidentiality, seeking to avoid leaking information about their games before the official date.
Marathon Gains the Spotlight as Closed Alpha Approaches
Clarifying what to expect fromMarathon’s Closed Alpha, the devs stated that features such as weapons and gunplay, maps and survival gameplay, PvP engagements against other Runners, and PvE against AI will be available. In addition, players will have access to early-game progression, factions, and contracts. On the other hand, features such as ranked play, finalized graphics and visuals, complete and polished UI, and end-game activities will be excluded from the test. While theMarathonClosed Alpha will give a feel of what the full version will be like, players will not have full access to weapons, items, factions, Runners, and zones, including the Marathon Ship.
Marathonwill be releasedon September 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, ending an almost two-year wait that began with the game’s announcement in May 2023. As well as being the first new IP sinceDestiny 2, the game marks the return of Bungie’s sci-fi FPS series, which had three games released in the late 90s.
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WHERE TO PLAY
From the creators of Halo and Destiny…Scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV in Bungie’s team-based FPS extraction shooter. Choose your Runner and work together in crews of three as you battle rival teams and hostile security forces for weapons and upgrades. Survive and your loot is yours to keep for future runs on Tau Ceti—or if you’re brave enough, a journey to the derelict Marathon ship that hangs above.Become a Runner:Choose from a roster of cybernetic mercenaries with unique abilities. Customize your playstyle with the weapons, implants, and equipment you collect on your runs. Every match is a chance to experiment, buildcraft, and come back stronger.Welcome to Tau Ceti IV:What once was a thriving colony is now a battleground for rival factions competing for power and fortune, hiring Runners to track down weapons, valuables, and the edge they need to win.Fun and competitive at all skill levels:Bungie’s best-in-class first person gunplay makes playing at every skill level satisfying. With multiple maps to choose from, you’re able to sharpen your skills in starter areas, then challenge yourself in high-stakes zones and Ranked mode in season one.
