After a lengthy delay, Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon launches March 5 with shockingly accessible PC requirements. The minimum specs call for a GTX 1050 Ti or RX 5500 XT, GPUs that are nearly a decade old. This low barrier to entry pairs with just 8 GB of RAM and an i5-6600 or Ryzen 5 2600.

For context, this is a bold move for a major 2026 release. Many contemporary titles demand newer hardware, making Marathon unusually inclusive. The recommended specs—a RTX 2060 or RX 5700 XT—also remain within reach for gamers with mid-range setups from several years ago.

This approach could broaden the player base significantly. Gamers on older PCs or handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally should achieve playable frame rates. While anti-cheat requirements like TPM 2.0 aren't confirmed, the specs suggest a focus on accessibility over cutting-edge fidelity.