Can you play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Mac?
We can’t tell yet. Online play in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is closed on a Mac by its anti-cheat (Treyarch Anti-Cheat and RICOCHET), and the single-player game is not confirmed on a Mac.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is rated “Unknown”
It uses DirectX 12. On a Mac that runs through Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit, which works only on Apple Silicon. Sommelier comes with it and sets it up by itself.
Online play uses Treyarch Anti-Cheat and RICOCHET, and on a Mac it does not let you in. Play offline and you are fine.
- Mac versionNo, runs through Windows compatibility
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatTreyarch Anti-Cheat, RICOCHET
- Online playBlocked on Mac
- GraphicsDirectX 12
- Steam Deck ratingUnsupported
Which Mac can run Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?
| Chip | Apple Silicon only DirectX 12 games need Apple Silicon. |
|---|---|
| Intel Macs | Not supported |
| How it runs | Game Porting Toolkit Apple’s, included with Sommelier. |
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
Where to get Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Steam
- DeveloperTreyarch
- Released2024
Sommelier installs the game from your own library. You buy it in the store as usual; Sommelier does not sell games. See it on Steam
Where this rating comes from
- Steam Deck ratingUnsupported
- Anti-cheat on Linux (AreWeAntiCheatYet)Broken
- Last checkedOctober 24, 2026
Ratings combine Valve’s Steam Deck rating, anti-cheat data and our own checks. When the facts change, the status here follows.
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War ThunderQuestions about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Mac
Do I need Windows to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 online and co-op work on Mac?
No. Online play is protected by Treyarch Anti-Cheat and RICOCHET, which does not run on Mac. The offline game works.
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 run on an Intel Mac?
No. DirectX 12 games need an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer).
Can I use a controller with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on your Mac
Sommelier is a free app that tells you before you download whether a game will run, and sets it up for you.