Marathon PC Requirements
Official minimum and recommended PC system requirements for Marathon, as published by Bungie.
Last updated:
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (latest SP) | Windows 10 64-bit (latest SP) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 |
| GPU | GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / RX 5500 XT (4 GB) / Arc A580 (8 GB) | RTX 2060 (6 GB) / RX 5700 XT (8 GB) / Arc A770 (16 GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband connection | Broadband connection |
Source: official Bungie system requirements. Both tiers require a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Notes
- Intel Arc GPUs (A580 minimum, A770 recommended) require ReBAR to be enabled in BIOS.
- Both minimum and recommended tiers require DirectX 12 and a broadband internet connection.
- A 64-bit processor and operating system are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Marathon run on 8 GB RAM?
Yes — 8 GB RAM is the official minimum listed by Bungie. The recommended spec is 16 GB.
Can a GTX 1050 Ti run Marathon?
Yes — the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) is the official minimum GPU. The recommended GPU is the RTX 2060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 5700 XT (8 GB).
Does Marathon support Intel Arc GPUs?
Yes — Intel Arc A580 (8 GB, with ReBAR enabled) meets the minimum spec, and the Intel Arc A770 (16 GB, with ReBAR enabled) meets the recommended spec.
What DirectX version does Marathon require?
Marathon requires DirectX 12 for both minimum and recommended configurations.
This page will be updated as Bungie releases additional details. Last updated: February 16, 2026.