Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online available on Mac?
Yes, playable on Mac. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, playable on Mac |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Rosetta 2, CrossOver |
| CrossOver rating | ProtonDB Gold |
| Metacritic score | 83 / 100 |
| Genre | Role-playing |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Last verified | Aug 9, 2026 |
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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. CrossOver means there's no Mac build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver (a paid, supported Wine layer), rated Gold on ProtonDB, which tracks how well Windows games run on the same Wine technology. Compatibility is verified against Steam and community sources. Learn how Mac game compatibility works →
Will FINAL FANTASY XIV Online run on your Mac?
Yes, via Rosetta 2
Official Intel build; Apple Silicon Macs run it automatically through Rosetta 2.
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How to play FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on Mac
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 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. The Mac version of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is sold on Square Enix's own site. Get it there; the Steam version is for Windows.
- 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 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on Mac
Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online available on Mac?
Yes. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has an official macOS build that runs on Apple Silicon Macs through Rosetta 2, and can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
How do I play FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on Mac?
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 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 is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online's Metacritic score?
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has a Metacritic score of 83.
