Get ready, because the Marathon content floodgates are officially opening! Bungie has just dropped the NDA for the upcoming Closed Alpha Test, starting on April 23rd, and that means players are now free to share footage, stream gameplay, and voice their opinions publicly.
🧾 What’s an NDA and Why Does It Matter?
For those unfamiliar, an NDA, or Non-Disclosure Agreement, is a legal document that restricts testers from revealing any details about a game during development. But Bungie has revoked that NDA for Marathon’s Alpha — meaning this test phase will be transparent and content-rich.
Starting April 23, everyone in the Alpha can record, stream, and post about the game with no restrictions. Expect gameplay clips, hot takes, and deep dives to hit the internet fast.
📅 Who Gets In the Alpha?
The Alpha will be closed, so access is limited to players who signed up through the official Marathon Discord server. Bungie’s goal here is simple: gather community feedback to shape the future of the game.
“As developers, we believe community feedback and dialogue are essential to making the best version of Marathon.”
According to the devs, this Alpha is a chance to test the foundation and co-create with the community. They’re inviting players to contribute real feedback through gameplay, discussion, and content.
⚠️ Important Note: This Is Still Alpha
While content is fair game now, this is not the final version of the game. Bungie has made it clear:
- Visuals
- UI
- Progression systems
- Balance and mechanics
…are still in development, so expect rough edges.
The Alpha period will run until May 4, after which Bungie will analyze player feedback to refine and improve the game.
📢 Why This Matters
This move shows Bungie is taking a community-first approach, encouraging open dialogue early in development — and giving content creators a greenlight to build hype organically.
So whether you’re a hardcore fan, a streamer looking to jump in, or just a curious gamer — April 23rd is the day to watch. Marathon is about to go public in a big way.
🕹️ Stay tuned, because this Alpha could reveal the true future of Bungie post-Destiny.
If you’re planning to dive in, drop a comment with your thoughts or questions — and don’t forget to sub for updates as soon as the Alpha goes live!
