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Bungie Lifts NDA on Marathon Closed Alpha to Address Lukewarm Reception

The decision allows players to stream and share feedback starting April 23, as Bungie seeks to refine its $40 extraction shooter ahead of its September release.

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Overview

  • Bungie has removed the NDA for the Marathon Closed Alpha, enabling players to stream gameplay and share feedback from April 23 to May 4.
  • The Closed Alpha serves as a technical test with a limited player count to assess server stability and gather community insights.
  • This move follows mixed reactions to Marathon's recent gameplay reveal, with Bungie aiming to shift public perception and refine the game based on feedback.
  • An Open Beta is planned for August, offering pre-order opportunities ahead of the September 23 launch of the $40 base-priced game.
  • Marathon represents Bungie’s first major release since its Sony acquisition, introducing PvPvE extraction gameplay and a seasonal narrative structure.