Is Blackwake available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. Blackwake has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
Blackwake Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2 |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (26,052 reviews) |
| Genre | Strategy |
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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 Blackwake 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 Blackwake
| OS | OS X 10.8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | i5/i7 CPU |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | R9 270, GTX 660 equivalent |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The game does have Mac support but our Mac testers are quite small to give an accurate minimum specs. |
Source: the minimum macOS specs listed on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats these, Blackwake should run.
How to play Blackwake on Mac
Blackwake 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 Blackwake 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 Blackwake on Mac
Is Blackwake available on Mac?
Yes. Blackwake has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2.
How do I play Blackwake on Mac?
Blackwake 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.
What are the minimum Mac requirements for Blackwake?
Blackwake lists a minimum of macOS OS X 10.8, i5/i7 CPU, 8 GB RAM on Steam. If your Mac meets or beats those, it should run.
