Mac compatibility
Can you play Arma Reforger on a Mac?
Short answer: Probably not — Arma Reforger uses BattlEye, whose Windows kernel driver no Wine-based tool can load. Untested, but the anti-cheat decides this one.
What we know
Steam lists Arma Reforger for Windows only. Its requirements call for DirectX 12, which Grapple runs through D3DMetal — but the anti-cheat decides this one, not the graphics layer.
Steam's store page discloses that it uses a kernel level anti-cheat, BattlEye, which must be removed manually after uninstalling.
AreWeAntiCheatYet lists Arma Reforger as supported on Linux/Proton, where Bohemia has BattlEye switched on. Whether that carries over to Wine on macOS is exactly what a test has to show.
Grapple settings
Nothing verified yet. Where to start, based on its DirectX version (in the app, the same options are in the game's settings):
- DirectX 12 runs through D3DMetal, which comes with Grapple — a new install already uses it, and nothing needs downloading. See the Game Porting Toolkit guide.
- To see frame rates, turn on the Metal HUD:
grapple set Steam hud on
Heads-up: this game uses BattlEye. Anti-cheat support can differ between Linux and macOS, so treat online play as unverified until someone has run it.
Test record
None yet.
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FAQ
Can I play Arma Reforger on a Mac?
Won't run, but nobody has tested it with Grapple yet. That's what the game's published facts suggest, not a result. The page changes to Works once players report it working.
What might stop Arma Reforger from working?
It uses BattlEye. The developer enabled it for Linux/Proton, but we know of nothing equivalent for Wine on macOS, so treat online play as unverified.
Which DirectX does Arma Reforger use?
Arma Reforger's requirements list DirectX 12. Grapple starts it on D3DMetal, Apple's DirectX 11 and 12 translator, which Grapple includes and uses by default.
Is there a Mac version of Arma Reforger?
Steam doesn't offer a macOS build of Arma Reforger; it's listed for Windows only.
Sources
Every factual claim on this page comes from these. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
- Steam store page — system requirements, platforms and anti-cheat disclosure (checked 23 September 2026)
- AreWeAntiCheatYet — ArmA Reforger, listed as "Supported" on Linux/Proton (checked 23 September 2026)
- Wikipedia — BattlEye (checked 21 September 2026)
Try Arma Reforger yourself
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