Straight to the point — here is when the Server Slam goes live.
Marathon's Server Slam open preview weekend kicks off tomorrow and runs until March 2, 2026. It's free on all platforms — no purchase or pre-order needed. Below is every regional start time.
Server Slam Start Times by Region
The Server Slam goes live on February 26 at 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM UTC and closes on March 2 at 10:00 AM PT. Here's when that is in your region:
| Location | Start Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Feb 26, 10:00 AM | PST |
| 🇺🇸 Chicago | Feb 26, 12:00 PM | CST |
| 🇺🇸 New York | Feb 26, 1:00 PM | EST |
| 🇧🇷 São Paulo | Feb 26, 3:00 PM | BRT (GMT-3) |
| 🇬🇧 London | Feb 26, 6:00 PM | GMT |
| 🇫🇷 Paris / 🇩🇪 Berlin | Feb 26, 7:00 PM | CET (GMT+1) |
| 🇮🇳 Mumbai | Feb 26, 11:30 PM | IST (GMT+5:30) |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Feb 27, 3:00 AM | JST (GMT+9) |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | Feb 27, 5:00 AM | AEDT (GMT+11) |
| 🇳🇿 Auckland | Feb 27, 7:00 AM | NZDT (GMT+13) |
The Server Slam closes on March 2 at 10:00 AM PT. That gives you roughly four days to get in, explore the two available zones — Perimeter and Dire Marsh — and bank loot rewards for the full launch on March 5.
No Preloading — Downloads Go Live at Start Time
There is no preloading for the Server Slam. Bungie has confirmed that downloads will go live across Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store simultaneously at the start times listed above — February 26 at 10 AM PT. You won't be able to download early, so factor that in when planning your session.
What You Get During the Server Slam
The Server Slam is free for everyone — no pre-order or purchase required. Cross-play and cross-save are enabled across all three platforms. Here's a quick rundown of what's in the preview:
- Two zones: Perimeter and Dire Marsh
- Early contracts for five factions: CyberAcme, NuCaloric, Traxus, MIDA, and Arachne
- Five of the six Runner shells available at launch, plus Rook
- Solo, crew, and proximity chat play
- Loot rewards that carry over to launch based on how far you progress
Complete the intro mission and everyone earns a unique emblem and player background. Reach Runner Level 10 for the Enhanced Arrival Cache, and Level 30 for the Deluxe Arrival Cache — all waiting for you at launch on March 5.
MarathonDB During the Server Slam
We'll be actively updating MarathonDB throughout the Server Slam and beyond. Expect new weapon data, runner details, faction info, maps, items, and more to be added as we get hands-on with the game. If something's missing or needs correcting, use our contact page to flag it.
For everything you need to know heading into tomorrow, check out our full Server Slam page.
Follow @MarathonDB for live updates during the Server Slam.