Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Call of Duty: Black Ops III has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 81 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~9 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Publisher | Activision |
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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 Call of Duty: Black Ops III 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops III
| OS | 10.13.6 (High Sierra) or later |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 (4 Cores) @ 2.3 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI® Radeon™ M295X @ 2GB |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 150 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | NVIDIA and Intel GPUs are not officially supported hardware. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Call of Duty: Black Ops III should run.
How to play Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Mac
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops III 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Mac
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops III available on Mac?
Yes. Call of Duty: Black Ops III has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Mac?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops III take to beat?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III takes about 9 hours to beat (main story).
What is Call of Duty: Black Ops III's Metacritic score?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III has a Metacritic score of 81.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III lists a minimum of macOS 10.13.6 (High Sierra) or later, Intel® Core™ i5 (4 Cores) @ 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
