Is Rise of the Tomb Raider available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Rise of the Tomb Raider has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Rise of the Tomb Raider Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 86 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~14 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Publisher | Square Enix, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) |
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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 Rise of the Tomb Raider 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 Rise of the Tomb Raider
| OS | Mac OS X 10.13.4 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2GB Nvidia 680MX, 2GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5GB Intel Iris Graphics 540 or better (see notes for more details) |
| Storage | 27 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 Apple menu on your menu bar. * |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Rise of the Tomb Raider should run.
How to play Rise of the Tomb Raider on Mac
Rise of the Tomb Raider 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 Rise of the Tomb Raider 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 Rise of the Tomb Raider on Mac
Is Rise of the Tomb Raider available on Mac?
Yes. Rise of the Tomb Raider has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Rise of the Tomb Raider on Mac?
Rise of the Tomb Raider 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 Rise of the Tomb Raider take to beat?
Rise of the Tomb Raider takes about 14 hours to beat (main story).
What is Rise of the Tomb Raider's Metacritic score?
Rise of the Tomb Raider has a Metacritic score of 86.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Rise of the Tomb Raider?
Rise of the Tomb Raider lists a minimum of macOS Mac OS X 10.13.4, 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 or better, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
