Bungie Reveals Marathon Minimum Specs

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Summary

  • Modest minimum specs for Marathon’s alpha allow older mid-range PCs to run it easily.
  • Marathon by Bungie aims for wider audience with PvP focus and cross-platform play.
  • Marathon must differentiate itself from Destiny to succeed, first step with accessible performance.

Bungie recently announced the minimal PC requirements for the upcoming closed alpha test of their new PvP extraction shooter, Marathon, which means that even a moderately powerful computer should be sufficient for you to participate in the game.

An update on X has just been released, giving everyone a warning that the closed alpha will start on April 23rd. This test is happening well in advance of the game’s official launch on September 23rd, which is when Marathon will be available for play on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Minimum Specs For Marathon Closed Alpha

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Here’s what you’ll need to run the alpha:

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB), or Intel Arc A580 (8 GB)
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest service pack)
  • DirectX: Version 12 with feature level 12_1

This baseline is quite humble, particularly for contemporary multiplayer live-shooter games. In fact, many mid-tier gaming computers from the past five years should be capable of running it with minimal adjustments. This could be an intelligent decision by Bungie if they aim to draw a wider player base during testing phases, as it makes the game more accessible for a larger audience.

In other words, it’s important for users of Intel Arc GPUs to be aware that these graphics cards might not work optimally with our software. Therefore, they should exercise caution when using the Arc GPUs.

Marathon Differs From Destiny and Aims for Wider Reach

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For the first time since Destiny, Bungie’s new game – Marathon – is an original intellectual property. It distinguishes itself significantly by focusing heavily on the Player vs Player (PvP) extraction genre, contrasting it with the original trilogy and notably, moving away from Destiny’s predominantly Player versus Environment (PvE) gameplay style.

Bungie has made another strategic decision: players using PC or Xbox won’t require a PlayStation account to play. This means that Marathon can be accessed without triggering the Helldivers 2 PSN-like trap, a minor but significant indication that Bungie is learning from Sony’s challenges in the live-service sector.

The forthcoming alpha represents Bungie’s initial significant stride towards demonstrating that Marathon is more than just Destiny with a fresh layer of paint, or unfortunately, another unsuccessful live-service trial like Concord. If it manages to offer seamless performance on less powerful systems, it could mark the first substantial triumph in Bungie’s struggle to reestablish its identity following Destiny 2.

With these affordable specifications, Marathon ensures that almost anyone can easily enter.

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2025-04-16 01:39