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Bungie Launches 30-Day Paid Marathon Playtest With $500 Payout

The paid study signals a drive for structured feedback to address issues raised by earlier tests.

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Overview

  • Invitations went to select participants by email for a closed test reported to run from September 8 to October 7.
  • Players are required to log at least one hour daily within fixed windows of 3–7 p.m. PST on weekdays and 2–8 p.m. PST on weekends.
  • Test servers are reported to be available only for limited daily blocks, and the study is conducted remotely with daily and weekly surveys.
  • Those who complete the full 30 days receive a $500 gift card, with partial rewards prorated based on days completed.
  • Marathon remains delayed with no new release date after a lukewarm closed alpha and an art plagiarism issue, and reporting indicates PlayStation expects launch before March 31, 2026.