Marathon: Release Schedule, Preload Options, and System Requirements Unveiled

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Bungie's highly anticipated extraction shooter, Marathon, is finally set for release after a period of re-evaluation. The game, which promises a fresh take on the classic franchise, has detailed its global launch schedule, preloading instructions, and the necessary PC hardware specifications for an optimal gaming experience. Enthusiasts eager to dive into the world of Tau Ceti will find all the crucial information here, including a note on the game's unique seasonal progression resets.

Prepare for the Hunt: All You Need to Know Before Marathon's Global Debut

The Imminent Arrival of Marathon: Global Unlock Schedule

The new Marathon title is slated for launch on Thursday, March 5th, at 6 PM UTC, making its way to Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Here's a breakdown of the corresponding release times across different time zones:

  • US Pacific: 10 AM PST, March 5
  • US Eastern: 1 PM EST, March 5
  • UK: 6 PM GMT, March 5
  • Central Europe: 7 PM CET, March 5
  • Australia: 5 AM AEDT, March 6
  • New Zealand: 7 AM NZDT, March 6

This launch closely follows the conclusion of the Server Slam event, which offered players a sneak peek into Bungie's new shooter. The development team has actively incorporated player feedback, and interestingly, statistics from the event revealed that players managed to extract a remarkable 145,822 units of Premium Tick Milk and an astounding 384,866 Drinkable Cheeseburgers.

Early Access: Preloading Availability Across All Platforms

For those who have pre-ordered, Marathon is currently available for preloading on all supported platforms. PC users should be aware that sufficient disk space, approximately double the game's actual size, is required for the preloading and decryption process on launch day. However, given that Marathon is a compact 25 GB across all platforms, even without preloading, the download should be swift upon release.

Ensuring Smooth Gameplay: Marathon's PC System Specifications

To ensure players can fully immerse themselves in Marathon's universe, here are the minimum and recommended system requirements for the PC version:

Component

Minimum Specifications

Recommended Specifications

Processor

Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Memory

8 GB RAM

16 GB RAM

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB, with ReBAR on)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB) / Intel Arc A770 (16 GB, with ReBAR on)

VRAM

6 GB

8 GB

Operating System

Windows 10 64-bit

Windows 10 64-bit

DirectX

Version 12

Version 12

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