Bungie is releasing one final gameplay outing for its new shooter before release day: The Marathon Server Slam Test. Its start times are crucial if you want to get into the action straightaway, and this guide has everything you need to know.
Marathon‘s reputation has gotten stronger as time has gone on. Bungie has clearly listened to any feedback and criticisms, taken them on board, and the final result should be very promising: Could it rival ARC Raiders?
It remains to be seen, but you can see for yourself the state of the FPS via the Marathon Server Slam Test.
What Time Does Marathon Server Slam Test Start?
The Marathon Server Slam Test starts at 10 AM PT and gradually rolls out in other regions, with some of you getting to play in the middle of the night and even the crack of dawn.
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Anyone on Pacific Time gets the usual honor of going first where official start times are concerned. Whereas residents of Australia and New Zealand technically don’t get to play the Server Slam Playtest until the day after!
Check out all the key time zones and regions below.
| Region / Time Zone | Marathon Server Slam Test Release Dates & Release Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 10:00 AM—February 26 |
| Central Time (CT) | 12:00 PM—February 26 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 1:00 PM—February 26 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 3:00 PM—February 26 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 5:00 PM—February 27 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 2:00 AM—February 27 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 3:00 AM—February 27 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 3:00 AM—February 27 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 5:00 AM—February 27 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 7:00 AM—February 27 |
How Long Is The Marathon Server Slam Test?
Including its start date, you basically get four days to play the Marathon Server Slam Playtest, as it ends on March 2 at 10 AM PT.
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You get a bit longer than the weekend to play Marathon, so soak up the shooter, and accumulate as many hours as you can to help support the game, find bugs, and ensure Bungie’s new IP has the best chance of success at launch.
How hyped are you for the final Marathon Server Slam Test? Does Bungie have something special on its hands? Leave your comments and thoughts via the free-to-join Insider Gaming Discord.
If you don’t know, find out how to actually play the Marathon Server Slam Playtest.
