Bungie has unveiled the minimum PC specifications for the closed alpha test of Marathon, set to begin on April 23rd.
Players will need at least a Windows 10 64-bit system with the latest service pack, an Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a graphics card equivalent to a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB), Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB), or Intel Arc A580 (8 GB). The system must also support DirectX 12 with Feature Level 12_1, and approximately 6 GB of storage space is required for the alpha build. While Bungie has not yet released the recommended system requirements, the full game could likely demand higher specifications.
Marathon launches on September 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. It will feature three maps and six playable Runners, with a fourth map planned for release shortly after. Proximity chat will not be available at launch due to concerns over potential player toxicity.
Game director Joe Ziegler stated that the team is prioritizing player safety and currently lacks a reliable method for preventing abusive behavior in such open audio channels. Whether that could change in the future is unknown, so stay tuned for updates.
