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PlayStation Overlaps Multiplayer Tests as Marathon Opens to All and Horizon Runs a Closed Playtest

The weekend pits Bungie’s open pre-launch stress test against Guerrilla’s limited, invite-only development playtest.

Arc Raiders Server Slam Nears 190,000 Steam Players as Embark Issues Full-Redownload Hotfix

Bungie Sets NDA-Bound Marathon Technical Test for Oct. 22–28

Insider: Marvel’s Wolverine in Playtesting, Finished Trailer Spurs State of Play Speculation

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

Nintendo Opens Applications for Expanded Second Switch Online Playtest

Skate Early Access Slated for Late September With Expanded Community Playtest