GameDoes Marathon have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Yes — kernel-level anti-cheat
Marathon declares BattlEye on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
From the requirements on the Steam store page, checked Oct 28, 2026.
What the store page says you sign up for
| Anti-cheat | BattlEye (kernel-level) |
|---|---|
| EULA | Requires agreeing to a third-party EULA |
FAQ
Does Marathon have kernel-level anti-cheat?
Marathon declares BattlEye on its Steam page, which runs at the kernel level of Windows.
Does Marathon require a third-party account?
No third-party account is listed on Marathon's Steam page.
Does Marathon use DRM like Denuvo?
No third-party DRM is listed on Marathon's Steam page. Steam's own DRM may still apply.
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