Mac compatibility
Can you play XCOM 2 on a Mac?
Short answer: Feral's official Mac version is part of the same Steam purchase — an Intel build. The Windows version through Grapple is untested.
What we know
Steam lists XCOM 2 for Windows and macOS, with Feral Interactive credited as the Mac developer and publisher. The Mac build is included with the purchase.
The Mac requirements list macOS 10.13.6 and Intel hardware, so on an Apple Silicon Mac the port runs through Rosetta 2. Feral also lists the specific Mac models it supports — worth checking first.
The Windows requirements list DirectX 11, which 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 XCOM 2 on a Mac?
Feral Interactive's macOS version is included on the same Steam app. It's an Intel build (macOS 10.13.6 and up), so Apple Silicon Macs run it through Rosetta 2. 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 XCOM 2 from working?
There's a native Mac version too — this expectation is about the Windows version run through Grapple.
Which DirectX does XCOM 2 use?
XCOM 2'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 XCOM 2?
Feral Interactive's macOS version is included on the same Steam app. It's an Intel build (macOS 10.13.6 and up), so Apple Silicon Macs run it through Rosetta 2.
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 Spotted something out of date?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)
- Feral Interactive — Mac games catalogue (checked 23 September 2026)
Try XCOM 2 yourself
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XCOM 2 is a trademark of its owner and is named here only to identify the game. Grapple isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Firaxis Games (Mac version by Feral Interactive).