Is Pillars of Eternity available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Pillars of Eternity has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Pillars of Eternity Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 89 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~36 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Role-playing |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
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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 Pillars of Eternity 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 Pillars of Eternity
| OS | OS X 10.6.3 Leopard 64-bit or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-540M @ 2.53 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 6750M or NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M |
| Storage | 14 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Pillars of Eternity should run.
How to play Pillars of Eternity on Mac
Pillars of Eternity 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 Pillars of Eternity 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 Pillars of Eternity on Mac
Is Pillars of Eternity available on Mac?
Yes. Pillars of Eternity has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Pillars of Eternity on Mac?
Pillars of Eternity 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 Pillars of Eternity take to beat?
Pillars of Eternity takes about 36 hours to beat (main story).
What is Pillars of Eternity's Metacritic score?
Pillars of Eternity has a Metacritic score of 89.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Pillars of Eternity?
Pillars of Eternity lists a minimum of macOS OS X 10.6.3 Leopard 64-bit or newer, Intel Core i5-540M @ 2.53 GHz, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
