Is Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ available on Mac?
Yes, with a compatibility layer. Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Mac specs at a glance
| Mac compatibility | Yes, with a compatibility layer |
|---|---|
| How it runs | CrossOver |
| CrossOver rating | ProtonDB Gold |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (116,239 reviews) |
| Time to beat | ~36 hours (average playthrough) |
| Genre | Role-playing |
| Last verified | Jul 23, 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 Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ run on your Mac?
Yes, via CrossOver
No native build, but the Windows version runs through CrossOver.
See everything your Mac can run →How to play Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ on Mac
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ 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 (or Whisky). Get CrossOver from CodeWeavers. It's paid but has a free trial. Prefer free? Whisky is an open-source alternative built on the same technology.
- Install the game in a "bottle". Open CrossOver, search for Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™, 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 Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ list the exact fixes other players used.
- Play. It runs right on top of macOS, with no full Windows install and no rebooting. One caveat: online modes with strict anti-cheat can be hit-or-miss, so CrossOver is most reliable for single-player.
Common questions about Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ on Mac
Is Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ available on Mac?
Yes. Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ can be played on Mac using CrossOver, a Wine-based compatibility layer.
How do I play Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ on Mac?
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ 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.
How long does Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ take to beat?
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ takes about 36 hours to beat (average playthrough).
