HELLDIVERS 2 has become one of the biggest multiplayer games in recent years, but despite being available on Windows PC and PlayStation, there is no official Mac version of the game.
For Mac users, that doesn’t necessarily mean buying a Windows gaming PC to join the fight for Super Earth. HELLDIVERS 2 can now be run on compatible Macs using CrossOver, software that allows Windows games and applications to run on macOS without installing Windows.
Can you play HELLDIVERS 2 on Mac?
Yes. While developer Arrowhead Game Studios does not offer a native macOS version of HELLDIVERS 2, compatibility through CrossOver has improved significantly.
CrossOver is developed by CodeWeavers and works by translating Windows commands so that games designed for Windows can run within macOS. Unlike a traditional virtual machine, it doesn’t require a full Windows installation or Windows license.
CodeWeavers currently rates HELLDIVERS 2 as “Runs Well” on Mac with CrossOver 26.3, making it a viable option for Mac users wanting to play the game.
How to install HELLDIVERS 2 on Mac
To get started, download CrossOver for Mac and install the application on your Mac.
Once CrossOver is installed, Steam for Windows can be installed inside CrossOver. Sign into your Steam account, find HELLDIVERS 2 in your library and install the game in much the same way as you would on a Windows PC.
CrossOver creates what it calls a “bottle” for Windows software, providing the Windows environment and components required by the game while continuing to run everything through macOS.
Performance will depend heavily on your Mac, particularly its processor, GPU capabilities and available memory. A more powerful Apple silicon Mac will generally provide a better experience than an entry-level model.
Because HELLDIVERS 2 is an online game that continues to receive updates, compatibility can also change following updates to the game, macOS or CrossOver.
Get a discount on CrossOver for Mac
CrossOver can be tried before purchasing, giving Mac users an opportunity to see how HELLDIVERS 2 performs on their particular machine.
The Apple Post readers can also get CrossOver for Mac with a discount using code THEAPPLEPOST15 at checkout.
In addition to HELLDIVERS 2, CrossOver supports thousands of Windows applications and games, providing Mac users with a way to access software that would otherwise require a Windows PC.
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