Is Black Desert available on Mac?
No, it does not run on Mac. Black Desert is online only and protected by XIGNCODE3, which does not run on macOS through CrossOver or any other compatibility layer. There is no single-player mode to fall back on, so the game cannot be played on a Mac today. Linux compatibility ratings do not apply here: that anti-cheat ships a Linux version, but not a Mac one.
Black Desert Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | No, it does not run on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | No working route |
| Anti-cheat | XIGNCODE3, no macOS support |
| Metacritic score | 80 / 100 |
| Genre | Role-playing |
| Last verified | Jul 23, 2026 |
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Will Black Desert run on your Mac?
No, and it is not a hardware limit
XIGNCODE3 has no macOS support, so the game will not launch on any Mac, Apple Silicon or Intel.
See everything your Mac can run →Common questions about Black Desert on Mac
Is Black Desert available on Mac?
No. Black Desert is online only and protected by XIGNCODE3, which does not run on macOS through CrossOver or any other compatibility layer. There is no single-player mode to fall back on, so the game cannot be played on a Mac today. Linux compatibility ratings do not apply here: that anti-cheat ships a Linux version, but not a Mac one.
What is Black Desert's Metacritic score?
Black Desert has a Metacritic score of 80.
