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 |