Mac compatibility
Can you play Baldur's Gate 3 on a Mac?
Short answer: Play the Mac version — Larian's macOS build comes with the same Steam purchase. Only use Grapple if you specifically need the Windows build.
What we know
Steam lists Baldur's Gate 3 for Windows and macOS, and the Mac build is part of the same purchase. Its Mac requirements are macOS 14.7.1 or newer with an Apple M1 or better, so Intel Macs are out.
The native build is the straightforward answer on an Apple Silicon Mac. Grapple is only worth it if you specifically need the Windows version — a Windows-only mod setup, say, or an install you share with a Windows PC.
The Windows minimum requirements list DirectX 11, which is what Grapple's DXMT layer translates to Metal. We haven't run the Windows version through Grapple, so anything about it here is an expectation, not a result.
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 10/11: a new install is set to Automatic, which picks D3DMetal or DXMT for you. If the game won't start or renders wrongly, naming a layer is the usual next try:
grapple set Steam graphics dxmt - To see frame rates, turn on the Metal HUD:
grapple set Steam hud on
Test record
None yet.
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FAQ
Can I play Baldur's Gate 3 on a Mac?
Larian ships a native macOS build, included with the same Steam purchase. It needs macOS 14.7.1 or newer and an Apple Silicon Mac — Intel Macs aren't supported. Likely to work — not tested yet, 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 Baldur's Gate 3 from working?
There's a native Mac version too — this expectation is about the Windows version run through Grapple.
Which DirectX does Baldur's Gate 3 use?
Baldur's Gate 3's requirements list DirectX 11. 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 Baldur's Gate 3?
Larian ships a native macOS build, included with the same Steam purchase. It needs macOS 14.7.1 or newer and an Apple Silicon Mac — Intel Macs aren't supported.
Sources
Every factual claim on this page comes from these. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
- Steam store page — system requirements and supported platforms (checked 23 September 2026)
- Larian Studios support — macOS information (checked 23 September 2026)
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