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Action-adventure

Is Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition available on Mac?

Yes, playable on Mac. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition Mac specs at a glance

Mac compatibilityYes, playable on Mac
How it runsRosetta 2
Metacritic score83 / 100
Time to beat~15 hours (main story)
GenreAction-adventure
PublisherSquare Enix

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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 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition run on your Mac?

Yes, via Rosetta 2

Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.

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Minimum Mac requirements for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

OS10.10.5
Processor2Ghz
Memory4 GB RAM
Graphics1GB VRAM *
Storage20 GB available space
Additional Notes* The following graphics cards are not supported: AMD Radeon HD 4xxx series, AMD Radeon HD 5xxx series, ATI X1xxx series, ATI HD2xxx series, Intel Iris 5100, Intel HD5000, Intel Iris 6100, Intel HD5300, Intel GMA series, Intel HD3000, Intel HD4000, NVIDIA 1xx series, NVIDIA 9xxx serie

Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition should run.

How to play Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition on Mac

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition 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.

  1. Get the game. Buy and download Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition on Steam.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition on Mac

Is Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition available on Mac?

Yes. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.

How do I play Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition on Mac?

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition 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 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition take to beat?

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition takes about 15 hours to beat (main story).

What is Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition's Metacritic score?

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition has a Metacritic score of 83.

What are the minimum Mac requirements for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition?

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition lists a minimum of macOS 10.10.5, 2Ghz, 4 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.