Is Baldur's Gate 3 available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Baldur's Gate 3 runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
Baldur's Gate 3 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Native |
| Metacritic score | 96 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~64 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Role-playing |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Last verified | Jul 26, 2026 |
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What does this mean?
Native means there's an official macOS version built to run directly on Apple Silicon, with no extra software needed. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will Baldur's Gate 3 run on your Mac?
Yes, it runs natively
Built for Apple Silicon, nothing extra to install.
See everything your Mac can run →Minimum Mac requirements for Baldur's Gate 3
| OS | macOS 14.7.1 or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Apple M1 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Min specs can run the game on low to medium settings. Splitscreen will not run at an acceptable level of performance. SSD required. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Baldur's Gate 3 should run.
How to play Baldur's Gate 3 on Mac
Good news: Baldur's Gate 3 has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
- Get the game. Baldur's Gate 3 is sold on Steam. Buy and download it there. Some Apple Silicon ports are also on the Mac App Store.
- Install and launch. It's built for Apple Silicon, so it runs directly on M1/M2/M3/M4 Macs at full native speed, with no translation layer, no Windows, and no workarounds.
- Play. Open it from your Applications folder or Steam library and you're in.
Common questions about Baldur's Gate 3 on Mac
Is Baldur's Gate 3 available on Mac?
Yes. Baldur's Gate 3 runs natively on macOS, including Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs.
How do I play Baldur's Gate 3 on Mac?
Good news: Baldur's Gate 3 has a native macOS version, so there's nothing extra to install or configure.
How long does Baldur's Gate 3 take to beat?
Baldur's Gate 3 takes about 64 hours to beat (main story).
What is Baldur's Gate 3's Metacritic score?
Baldur's Gate 3 has a Metacritic score of 96.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Baldur's Gate 3?
Baldur's Gate 3 lists a minimum of macOS 14.7.1 or newer, Apple M1, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
