Is The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 84 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~45 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | inXile Entertainment |
Spotted something off?
Thanks, got it
Reports are re-verified against Steam and ProtonDB in the weekly sweep. If this page is wrong, it gets fixed.
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 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut 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 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut
| OS | OS X (10.13) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3.7Ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or Radeon HD 7970 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut should run.
How to play The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut on Mac
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut 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 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut 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 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut on Mac
Is The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut available on Mac?
Yes. The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut on Mac?
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut 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 The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut take to beat?
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut takes about 45 hours to beat (main story).
What is The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut's Metacritic score?
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut has a Metacritic score of 84.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut?
The Bard's Tale IV: Director's Cut lists a minimum of macOS OS X (10.13), Intel Core i5 3.7Ghz or equivalent, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
