Bungie has officially pulled back the curtain on their highly anticipated revival of the classic Marathon universe, announcing the release date for their new PvP extraction shooter. Set to launch on September 23, 2025, Marathon promises to plunge players into a thrilling and dangerous world on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, complete with full cross-play and cross-save functionality right out of the gate. The reveal has sent ripples of excitement through the gaming community, eager to see Bungie’s take on this iconic franchise in a modern context. Check out the Marathon Minimum PC Specs for Closed Alpha Test below.
Marathon Closed Alpha Test is Coming
Adding fuel to the fire, Bungie also unveiled details for an upcoming closed alpha test, offering a select group of players an early hands-on experience with the game. The closed alpha is scheduled to run from April 23, 2025, to May 4, 2025.
For those itching to be among the first to step onto Tau Ceti IV as a Runner, sign-ups are currently open exclusively for North American players through the official Marathon Discord server. This initial testing phase will undoubtedly provide valuable feedback to the developers as they polish the game for its full release later this year.
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Marathon Minimum PC Specs
For those PC players eyeing up a chance to participate in the closed alpha, Bungie has released the minimum system requirements to ensure your rig is up to the task:
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB)
- Video Memory (VRAM): 4 GB
- DirectX: DirectX 12 with Feature Level 12_1 support
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Certain Intel ARC GPUs may not be supported.
With the official release date now locked in and the closed alpha test just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting more glimpses into the world of Marathon. The promise of intense PvPvE action, strategic team-based gameplay, and the legacy of the Marathon universe has created a palpable buzz. As September draws closer, anticipation continues to build for Bungie’s latest venture.
