How to Play Elden Ring on Mac

Elden Ring isn’t officially available on Mac, leaving macOS users without a native way to explore the Lands Between. However, there is a way to run the Windows version of the game on compatible Macs.

Using CrossOver, Mac users can install and play Elden Ring without installing Windows or setting up a traditional virtual machine.

Is Elden Ring available on Mac?

FromSoftware hasn’t released a native macOS version of Elden Ring. The game is available for Windows PCs and consoles, but CrossOver provides a way to bridge that gap on Mac.

CrossOver translates the Windows technologies used by applications and games so that they can operate within macOS.

Elden Ring is among the popular Windows games listed in CodeWeavers’ CrossOver compatibility database, making CrossOver an option for Mac users who already own the game through Steam.

How to install Elden Ring on Mac

Start by downloading CrossOver for Mac and installing the application.

Within CrossOver, install the Windows version of Steam and sign into the Steam account containing your copy of Elden Ring. You can then download the game through your Steam library.

Once installed, Elden Ring can be launched through Steam inside CrossOver.

Elden Ring is a graphically demanding game, so performance will vary depending on the Mac being used. Newer and higher-end Apple silicon Macs will generally be better suited to running the game.

Players can also experiment with resolution and graphics settings to find the best balance between image quality and performance.

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One advantage of CrossOver is that you don’t have to purchase it before finding out whether Elden Ring performs well on your Mac.

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The same CrossOver installation can also be used with many other Windows games and applications that aren’t available natively for macOS.

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