Overview
- The event runs from Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. PT to Mar. 2 at 10 a.m. PT on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam with cross-play and cross-save enabled.
- No purchase or subscriptions are required for the weekend, though general progression will not carry into the full game releasing Mar. 5.
- Preloading is disabled to reduce initial load, and Bungie warns of likely login queues and potential maintenance during the test.
- Playable content includes two zones (Perimeter and Dire Marsh), early contracts for five factions, five Runner shells plus the solo Rook option, and proximity chat.
- Players can earn tiered Arrival Caches plus a preview emblem and background by playing, and claim Twitch Drops by watching 1–4 hours on eligible streams, with items delivered at launch.