Hold onto your controllers, gamers! In a classic Bungie twist, the Closed Alpha for their highly anticipated game 'Marathon' has accidentally launched a day early for some fortunate Xbox players. Just when you thought bugs were a thing of the past!

A Surprise Opportunity for Select Players

Currently, only a select group of Xbox gamers seem to have access, raising questions about whether this glitch extends to all or just a few lucky ones. For now, these Alpha testers can dive into a limited gameplay experience that includes a tutorial mode against UESC bots, along with a sneak peek at the mysterious ‘Perimeter’ map.

How to Join the Fun

If you’re among the Xbox players who snagged a code, now’s your chance to get in on the action! Reports suggest that some gamers are receiving an update that allows them to access the game directly from the menu. However, brace yourself for some unusual quirks—selecting heroes may lead to bizarre poses, and you'll likely experience lengthy load times without the thrill of an actual competition.

Streaming Madness!

At least three streams are showcasing the tutorial gameplay right now, although it’s unclear if this low number reflects the total active players or simply the combination of those with streaming capabilities. As word spreads, we’re bound to see more gamers jump online—unless Bungie pulls the plug on this unexpected early access!

Will Bungie Cut Off Access?

Despite being just a single-player tutorial, accessing the game generally requires signing into the Marathon servers—an indication that Bungie could halt this early rollout. The company might also consider launching the Alpha officially, but they may need more time to finalize the experience and avoid giving players premature impressions just based on a short tutorial.

Update: Bungie Stops the Fun!

As of 9:22 AM, Bungie has officially shut down Xbox access to the alpha, putting an end to the premature excitement. Stay tuned for further updates as we await the official launch.