Mac compatibility
Can you play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on a Mac?
Short answer: Not tested yet, and the publisher doesn't list a DirectX version for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — so we won't guess. Try it on the Free plan and tell us how it went.
What we know
Steam lists The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition for Windows only. Its published requirements don't name a DirectX version.
Without a published DirectX version there's nothing to reason from, so we won't guess. Running it once on a Mac tells us more than the spec sheet does.
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):
- 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 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on a Mac?
Unknown — 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.
Is there a Mac version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
Steam doesn't offer a macOS build of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition; 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 Spotted something out of date?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 and supported platforms (checked 22 September 2026)
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