Is Magic: The Gathering Arena available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Magic: The Gathering Arena has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Magic: The Gathering Arena Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 84 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~13 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Publisher | Wizards of the Coast |
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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 Magic: The Gathering Arena 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 Magic: The Gathering Arena
| OS | macOS 10.12 (Sierra) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Core i5 (I5-4278U) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | HD Graphics 5000 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Magic: The Gathering Arena should run.
How to play Magic: The Gathering Arena on Mac
Magic: The Gathering Arena 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 Magic: The Gathering Arena 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 Magic: The Gathering Arena on Mac
Is Magic: The Gathering Arena available on Mac?
Yes. Magic: The Gathering Arena has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Magic: The Gathering Arena on Mac?
Magic: The Gathering Arena 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 Magic: The Gathering Arena take to beat?
Magic: The Gathering Arena takes about 13 hours to beat (main story).
What is Magic: The Gathering Arena's Metacritic score?
Magic: The Gathering Arena has a Metacritic score of 84.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Magic: The Gathering Arena?
Magic: The Gathering Arena lists a minimum of macOS 10.12 (Sierra), 2.6 GHz Core i5 (I5-4278U), 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
