Is Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 84 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~16 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Publisher | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Warner Bros. Games |
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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 Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor 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 Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor
| OS | macOS 10.10.3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 or greater |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5GB Intel Iris Pro 5200 or better (See Notes for more details) |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 67 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor should run.
How to play Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor on Mac
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor 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 Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor 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 Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor on Mac
Is Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor available on Mac?
Yes. Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor on Mac?
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor 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 Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor take to beat?
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor takes about 16 hours to beat (main story).
What is Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor's Metacritic score?
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor has a Metacritic score of 84.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor?
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor lists a minimum of macOS 10.10.3, 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 or greater, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
