Does Marathon run on Linux?
by Bungie
- 1% of 76 reports say it works
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Games
No. Marathon’s anti-cheat (BattlEye) does not allow Linux, so online play is blocked even through Proton or Wine.
Marathon on Linux: the evidence
These figures summarize the 76 compatibility reports that players submitted to ProtonDB in the 12 months before Nov 1, 2026. The most recent report is from Oct 12, 2026.
Does it depend on your graphics card?
| GPU | Reports | Say it works |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 49 | 0% |
| AMD | 25 | 4% |
Anti-cheat
Marathon uses BattlEye. AreWeAntiCheatYet lists its Linux status as Denied: the developer has chosen not to allow Linux players.
Which Linux distros do Marathon players use?
The distros named most often in the last year’s reports. They show what people actually play on, not which distro is best.
How to play Marathon on Linux
There is no workaround for the anti-cheat: Proton and Wine are refused by design, and trying to bypass it risks a ban. To keep playing, keep Windows installed alongside Linux (dual-boot) and start Windows for this game.
Sources
Game statistics are distro.watch’s summary of ProtonDB report data, used under the Open Database License.
Marathon on Linux: common questions
Does Marathon run on Linux?
No. Marathon’s anti-cheat (BattlEye) does not allow Linux, so online play is blocked even through Proton or Wine.
Does Marathon work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Marathon “Unsupported” on Steam Deck and “Unsupported” for other SteamOS devices. Its anti-cheat does not support Linux.
How well does Marathon run with Proton?
In the last 12 months, 1% of 76 ProtonDB reports said it works.
Why doesn’t Marathon work on Linux?
Its anti-cheat (BattlEye) does not allow Linux or Proton, and only the publisher can change that. Until then, playing online requires Windows, for example on a dual-boot PC.