Is XCOM 2 available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. XCOM 2 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
XCOM 2 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Metacritic score | 88 / 100 |
| Time to beat | ~33 hours (main story) |
| Publisher | 2K, 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 XCOM 2 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 XCOM 2
| OS | macOS 10.13.6 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 or greater |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB AMD 5750, Nvidia 650M, 1.5GB Intel Iris Pro 6200 (See Notes for more details) |
| Storage | 45 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. * All 13” MacBook Pros rel |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, XCOM 2 should run.
How to play XCOM 2 on Mac
XCOM 2 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 XCOM 2 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 XCOM 2 on Mac
Is XCOM 2 available on Mac?
Yes. XCOM 2 has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play XCOM 2 on Mac?
XCOM 2 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 XCOM 2 take to beat?
XCOM 2 takes about 33 hours to beat (main story).
What is XCOM 2's Metacritic score?
XCOM 2 has a Metacritic score of 88.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for XCOM 2?
XCOM 2 lists a minimum of macOS 10.13.6, 2.5GHz Intel Core i5 or greater, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
