Is Mount & Blade: Warband available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Mount & Blade: Warband has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Mount & Blade: Warband Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 78 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~119 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
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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 Mount & Blade: Warband 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 Mount & Blade: Warband
| OS | OS X version El Capitan 10.11, or later. |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Mac |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600M / ATi Radeon 2400 or better Hard Drive: 1 GB available space Sound: Standard audio |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Mount & Blade: Warband should run.
How to play Mount & Blade: Warband on Mac
Mount & Blade: Warband 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 Mount & Blade: Warband 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 Mount & Blade: Warband on Mac
Is Mount & Blade: Warband available on Mac?
Yes. Mount & Blade: Warband has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Mount & Blade: Warband on Mac?
Mount & Blade: Warband 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 Mount & Blade: Warband take to beat?
Mount & Blade: Warband takes about 119 hours to beat (main story).
What is Mount & Blade: Warband's Metacritic score?
Mount & Blade: Warband has a Metacritic score of 78.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Mount & Blade: Warband?
Mount & Blade: Warband lists a minimum of macOS OS X version El Capitan 10.11, or later., Intel Mac, 1 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
