System Requirements for Bungie’s Marathon Revealed
As expected with the announcement of a release date and the commencement of pre-orders, Bungie has officially updated the system requirements for the upcoming game Marathon. This information is now available on the store page on Steam.
The exciting news is that most PCs released within the last six to nine years should comfortably handle the game. The minimum graphics card specifications include NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, which debuted in October 2016, or AMD’s Radeon RX 5500 XT, released in December 2019. Additionally, Intel’s ARC A580, a newer entry having launched in October 2023, represents Intel’s later efforts to penetrate the GPU market.
Bungie’s goal with Marathon seems clear: to ensure the game is accessible on a wide range of computer systems, thus broadening the player base for this extraction shooter.
Minimum and Recommended Specifications
| Marathon Specifications | MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED |
|---|---|---|
| YOU | Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) | Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX5500XT (4GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8GB, with ReBAR on) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB) / Intel Arc A770 (16 GB, with ReBAR on) |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
This philosophy of accessibility has been a consistent approach for Bungie since their previous title, Destiny 2. It’s worth noting that Marathon utilizes an enhanced version of the proprietary Destiny 2 ‘Tiger’ engine, contributing to its optimized performance across various systems.
Comparative Specifications with Destiny 2
| Destiny 2 Specifications | MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED |
|---|---|---|
| YOU | Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) | Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 105 GB available space | 105 GB available space |
Possibility for Nintendo Switch 2 Port
One of the most intriguing aspects of the Marathon system requirements is the potential for a port to the Nintendo Switch 2. The specifications suggest that Nintendo’s upcoming hybrid console should have the capability to run the game, particularly since it supports NVIDIA DLSS, unlike the GTX 1050 Ti.
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Bungie Game Director Joe Ziegler addressed this possibility following the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 in April 2025. He stated:
At the moment, we don’t have any plans to add any other compatible hardware, but we will consider doing so in the future.
What are your thoughts? Would you like to see Marathon on the Nintendo Switch 2? Share your opinions in the comments section below.
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