Mac compatibility
Can you play Apex Legends on a Mac?
Short answer: No. Since October 31, 2024 EA and Respawn block Apex Legends on Linux-based systems, including Wine/Proton, to fight cheating — so it won't run through Grapple.
What we know
Apex Legends used to run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton. On October 31, 2024 EA and Respawn blocked access from Linux-based systems, saying the openness of Linux made it attractive to cheat developers.
The block targets the Wine-based compatibility layer Proton uses. Grapple is also built on Wine, so the same block applies.
Steam lists Apex Legends for Windows only; there's no Mac version.
What to do instead
There are no Grapple settings that get around a kernel-level anti-cheat block, and we won't suggest workarounds that could get your account banned. If the publisher offers cloud streaming, that runs on a Mac; otherwise it needs a Windows PC.
Learn more in our guide to anti-cheat games on a Mac.
Test record
Not tested by us: the block is documented by the publisher or anti-cheat maker (see sources), and we don't try to bypass anti-cheat.
FAQ
Can I play Apex Legends on a Mac?
No. Since October 31, 2024 EA and Respawn block Apex Legends on Linux-based systems, including Wine/Proton, to fight cheating — so it won't run through Grapple.
Why doesn't Apex Legends work with Grapple?
Apex Legends relies on Easy Anti-Cheat, which uses a kernel-mode driver on Windows. Grapple is built on Wine, which runs Windows programs in user space without a Windows kernel, so that driver can't load — and the publisher doesn't allow Wine-based layers. The same applies to CrossOver and other Wine-based tools. Only the game's developer can change that.
Will a future Grapple update make Apex Legends work?
Not by itself. Anti-cheat blocks like this are decided by the publisher, not by compatibility tools. If the publisher changes its policy, we'll re-test and update this page.
Is there a Mac version of Apex Legends?
Steam doesn't offer a macOS build of Apex Legends; it's listed for Windows only.
Sources
Every factual claim on this page comes from these. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
- GamingOnLinux — EA / Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck (Oct 2024) (checked 21 September 2026)
- PC Gamer — Apex Legends ditches Steam Deck support (checked 21 September 2026)
- AreWeAntiCheatYet — Apex Legends (tracks anti-cheat on Linux/Proton) (checked 21 September 2026)
- Steam store page — system requirements and supported platforms (checked 21 September 2026)
- CodeWeavers — Why do most games with anti-cheat not work with CrossOver Mac? (Aug 31, 2026) (checked 21 September 2026)
Got other Windows games?
Plenty of Windows games have no anti-cheat problem at all. Check the list, request a test, or run one of your own games on Grapple's Free plan — it's free forever, and you can swap which game it is once every 30 days.
Apex Legends is a trademark of its owner and is named here only to identify the game. Grapple isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Respawn Entertainment.