Bungie's Marathon censored "Arc Raiders" during a live test, sparking rumors amid rivalry, but fixed it without explanation.

During a pre-launch test for Bungie’s Marathon, the phrase "Arc Raiders" was censored in chat, replaced with asterisks, sparking speculation about intentional filtering amid rivalry with the competing game. The issue affected only the exact phrase, even when typed in parts, and was confirmed fixed by Bungie’s team. No official explanation was given, though the incident drew comparisons to past filtering glitches at other studios. The censorship occurred during a server slam event with over 100,000 players, and the game’s open beta continues with strong engagement.