Is Borderlands 2 available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Borderlands 2 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
Borderlands 2 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, Parallels |
| Metacritic score | 89 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~30 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action |
| Publisher | Aspyr |
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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. Parallels means it's played by running Windows inside a virtual machine on your Mac. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will Borderlands 2 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 Borderlands 2
| OS | 10.12 (Sierra) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 13 GB Video |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Video Card | ATI Radeon HD 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8800/ Intel HD 3000 Additional: Macintosh mouse and keyboard. Borderlands 2 supports both the Xbox 360 wired gamepad AND the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out o |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Borderlands 2 should run.
How to play Borderlands 2 on Mac
Borderlands 2 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 Borderlands 2 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 Borderlands 2 on Mac
Is Borderlands 2 available on Mac?
Yes. Borderlands 2 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac by running Windows in Parallels Desktop.
How do I play Borderlands 2 on Mac?
Borderlands 2 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 Borderlands 2 take to beat?
Borderlands 2 takes about 30 hours to beat (main story).
What is Borderlands 2's Metacritic score?
Borderlands 2 has a Metacritic score of 89.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Borderlands 2?
Borderlands 2 lists a minimum of macOS 10.12 (Sierra), 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core), 256 MB on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
