Bungie has unveiled the specifications and requirements for the closed alpha test of its eagerly awaited shooter game, Marathon. This testing phase will take place across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms in North America from April 23 to May 4.
To participate in this alpha test, players must join the official Marathon Discord channel, where Bungie will extend invitations to selected participants. Eligibility criteria include being located in North America, being at least 18 years of age, possessing access to a PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC, and maintaining a Bungie.net account in good standing.
While a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live account is not necessary for the alpha test, it will be required when Marathon officially launches. Notably, friend invites will not be supported during the alpha phase; however, selected participants can team up with friends who also qualify.
The alpha test will require approximately 6GB of storage and will only support the English language, although Bungie has plans to include multiple languages in the full game. It’s important to note that any progress made during the alpha will be wiped when the test servers close, meaning players will start fresh upon the game’s official release.
Marathon Closed Alpha Test PC Specs
Minimum
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8GB)
- Video Memory (VRAM): 4GB
- DirectX: DirectX 12 with Feature Level 12_1 support
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
Scheduled for launch on September 23, Marathon will feature both cross-play and cross-save capabilities. While it won’t carry a full-price tag, reports suggest a premium price point of . Early previews indicate that while Marathon promises to deliver engaging gameplay, the overall experience may have areas needing improvement.
