Is Final Fantasy XIV available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Final Fantasy XIV has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
Final Fantasy XIV Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, CrossOver |
| Metacritic score | 83 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~216 hours (main story) |
| Genre | MMO |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
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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. 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 Final Fantasy XIV 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 →How to play Final Fantasy XIV on Mac
Final Fantasy XIV 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 Final Fantasy XIV on Steam or your usual store.
- 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 Final Fantasy XIV on Mac
Is Final Fantasy XIV available on Mac?
Yes. Final Fantasy XIV has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
How do I play Final Fantasy XIV on Mac?
Final Fantasy XIV 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 Final Fantasy XIV take to beat?
Final Fantasy XIV takes about 216 hours to beat (main story).
What is Final Fantasy XIV's Metacritic score?
Final Fantasy XIV has a Metacritic score of 83.
