Is BioShock 2 Remastered available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. BioShock 2 Remastered has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
BioShock 2 Remastered Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 88 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~11 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Publisher | Feral Interactive |
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What does this mean?
Rosetta 2 means the Mac version is an Intel build that Apple Silicon Macs run automatically through Rosetta 2 translation. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will BioShock 2 Remastered run on your Mac?
Yes, via Rosetta 2
Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.
See everything your Mac can run →Minimum Mac requirements for BioShock 2 Remastered
| OS | macOS 10.15.4 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 or greater |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2 GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5 GB Intel Iris Pro 5200 or better |
| Storage | 22 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. All 13" MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 All 15 |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, BioShock 2 Remastered should run.
How to play BioShock 2 Remastered on Mac
BioShock 2 Remastered has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
- Get the game. Buy and download BioShock 2 Remastered on Steam.
- Install Rosetta 2 (one time). The first time you open an Intel app, macOS offers to install Rosetta 2. Click Install. You can also run "softwareupdate --install-rosetta" in Terminal beforehand.
- Launch and play. Rosetta translates the game invisibly in the background. For a game like this, performance is typically excellent, and you won't notice it's happening.
Common questions about BioShock 2 Remastered on Mac
Is BioShock 2 Remastered available on Mac?
Yes. BioShock 2 Remastered has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play BioShock 2 Remastered on Mac?
BioShock 2 Remastered has an official Mac version, but it's an Intel build. On Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) macOS runs it automatically through Rosetta 2, a built-in translation layer, so it's nearly as simple as a native game.
How long does BioShock 2 Remastered take to beat?
BioShock 2 Remastered takes about 11 hours to beat (main story).
What is BioShock 2 Remastered's Metacritic score?
BioShock 2 Remastered has a Metacritic score of 88.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for BioShock 2 Remastered?
BioShock 2 Remastered lists a minimum of macOS 10.15.4, 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 or greater, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
