Is Subnautica available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Subnautica has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Subnautica Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 87 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~30 hours (main story) |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds 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 Subnautica 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 →How to play Subnautica on Mac
Subnautica 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 Subnautica 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 Subnautica on Mac
Is Subnautica available on Mac?
Yes. Subnautica has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Subnautica on Mac?
Subnautica 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 Subnautica take to beat?
Subnautica takes about 30 hours to beat (main story).
What is Subnautica's Metacritic score?
Subnautica has a Metacritic score of 87.
