Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN available on Mac?
Yes, with a compatibility layer. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | CrossOver |
|---|---|
| How it runs | CrossOver |
| CrossOver rating | ProtonDB Platinum |
| Metacritic score | 91 / 100 |
| Genre | Action |
What does this mean?
CrossOver means there's no Mac build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver (a paid, supported Wine layer), rated Platinum on ProtonDB, which tracks how well Windows games run on the same Wine technology. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN run on your Mac?
Yes, via CrossOver
No native build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver.
See everything your Mac can run →How to play METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Mac
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver, a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton). ProtonDB rates it Platinum, so it runs great right out of the box.
- Install CrossOver (or Whisky). Get CrossOver from CodeWeavers. It's paid but has a free trial. Prefer free? Whisky is an open-source alternative built on the same technology.
- Install the game in a "bottle". Open CrossOver, search for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN, and let it create a bottle (a self-contained Windows environment), then install the game from Steam, GOG, or Epic inside it.
- Apply any tweaks. CrossOver usually applies the right settings for you. If something's off, ProtonDB's community reports for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN list the exact fixes other players used.
- Play. It runs right on top of macOS, with no full Windows install and no rebooting. One caveat: online modes with strict anti-cheat can be hit-or-miss, so CrossOver is most reliable for single-player.
Common questions about METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Mac
Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN available on Mac?
Yes. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
How do I play METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Mac?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver, a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton). ProtonDB rates it Platinum, so it runs great right out of the box.
What is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN's Metacritic score?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN has a Metacritic score of 91.
