Is ARK: Survival Evolved available on Mac?
Yes, with a compatibility layer. ARK: Survival Evolved can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
ARK: Survival Evolved Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, with a compatibility layer |
|---|---|
| How it runs | CrossOver |
| Anti-cheat | BattlEye, multiplayer only |
| Metacritic score | 70 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~216 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | Studio Wildcard |
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What does this mean?
CrossOver means there's no Mac build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver (a paid, supported Wine layer). Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will ARK: Survival Evolved run on your Mac?
Yes, via CrossOver
No native build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver.
See everything your Mac can run →Minimum Mac requirements for ARK: Survival Evolved
| OS | OSX 10.9 or Higher |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Equivalent CPU |
| Memory | 4000 MB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3 Compatible GPU with 1GB Video RAM |
| Storage | 20000 MB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, ARK: Survival Evolved should run.
How to play ARK: Survival Evolved on Mac
ARK: Survival Evolved has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver, a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton).
- Install CrossOver (or Whisky). Get CrossOver from CodeWeavers. It's paid but has a free trial. Prefer free? Whisky is an open-source alternative built on the same technology.
- Install the game in a "bottle". Open CrossOver, search for ARK: Survival Evolved, and let it create a bottle (a self-contained Windows environment), then install the game from Steam, GOG, or Epic inside it.
- Apply any tweaks. CrossOver usually applies the right settings for you. If something's off, ProtonDB's community reports for ARK: Survival Evolved list the exact fixes other players used.
- Play. It runs right on top of macOS, with no full Windows install and no rebooting. One specific caveat for this game: its multiplayer uses BattlEye, which has no macOS support, so expect single-player to work and online modes to be blocked.
Common questions about ARK: Survival Evolved on Mac
Is ARK: Survival Evolved available on Mac?
Yes. ARK: Survival Evolved can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
How do I play ARK: Survival Evolved on Mac?
ARK: Survival Evolved has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver, a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton).
How long does ARK: Survival Evolved take to beat?
ARK: Survival Evolved takes about 216 hours to beat (main story).
What is ARK: Survival Evolved's Metacritic score?
ARK: Survival Evolved has a Metacritic score of 70.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for ARK: Survival Evolved?
ARK: Survival Evolved lists a minimum of macOS OSX 10.9 or Higher, 2 GHz Equivalent CPU, 4000 MB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
