Is HELLDIVERS™ 2 available on Mac?
Yes, with a compatibility layer. HELLDIVERS™ 2 can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
HELLDIVERS™ 2 Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, with a compatibility layer |
|---|---|
| How it runs | CrossOver |
| CrossOver rating | ProtonDB Gold |
| Anti-cheat | nProtect GameGuard, works in CrossOver 26 and later |
| Checked against | CodeWeavers, CrossOver 26 launch video, Notebookcheck, MacGamingDB player reports on CrossOver 26 |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (1,152,314 reviews) |
| Genre | Action |
| Publisher | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Last verified | Oct 2, 2026 |
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What does this mean?
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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 run on your Mac?
Yes, via CrossOver
No native build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver.
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How to play HELLDIVERS™ 2 on Mac
HELLDIVERS™ 2 has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver, a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton). ProtonDB rates it Gold, so it runs well after minor, often automatic tweaks.
- Install CrossOver 26 or later. Get CrossOver from CodeWeavers. It's paid but has a free trial. You need CrossOver 26 or newer: that is the version that made nProtect GameGuard work, so older CrossOver releases and Whisky will not get past it.
- Install the game in a "bottle". Open CrossOver, search for HELLDIVERS™ 2, and let it create a bottle (a self-contained Windows environment), then install the game from Steam, GOG, or Epic inside it.
- Apply any tweaks. CrossOver usually applies the right settings for you. If something's off, ProtonDB's community reports for HELLDIVERS™ 2 list the exact fixes other players used.
- Play. It runs right on top of macOS, online play included: nProtect GameGuard has worked in CrossOver since CrossOver 26. Performance depends heavily on the Mac: players report it smooth on M4 Max and M5 Pro, and only just playable on base M-series chips at low settings.
Watch HELLDIVERS™ 2 running on a Mac
From CodeWeavers, the company that makes CrossOver. Vendor videos show the setup at the time they were made, so check the date against the version you install.
Common questions about HELLDIVERS™ 2 on Mac
Is HELLDIVERS™ 2 available on Mac?
Yes. HELLDIVERS™ 2 can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
How do I play HELLDIVERS™ 2 on Mac?
HELLDIVERS™ 2 has no Mac build, but the Windows version runs on Mac through CrossOver, a compatibility layer built on Wine (the same technology behind Steam's Proton). ProtonDB rates it Gold, so it runs well after minor, often automatic tweaks.
