Can you play DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT on Mac?
Probably yes. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is rated Verified on Steam Deck, so it should run on an Apple Silicon Mac, though it is not confirmed on a Mac yet.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is rated “Should work”
Valve rates DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT “Verified” on Steam Deck, which usually means it starts without special settings. That is the main reason it is rated “Should work” here.
It uses DirectX 12. On a Mac that runs through Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit, which works only on Apple Silicon and needs a one-time setup that Sommelier walks you through.
No anti-cheat is listed for the game, so nothing of that kind is known to block it.
- Mac versionNo, runs through Windows compatibility
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatNone listed
- GraphicsDirectX 12
- Steam Deck ratingVerified
Which Mac can run DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT?
| Chip | Apple Silicon only DirectX 12 games need Apple Silicon. |
|---|---|
| Intel Macs | Not supported |
| How it runs | Game Porting Toolkit One-time setup, free from Apple. |
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 80 GB |
Where to get DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
- Steam
- DeveloperKOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
- Released2022
- Download size80 GB
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 ratingVerified
- 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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Do I need Windows to play DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does online play work in DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT, so nothing of that kind is known to stand in the way. Whether a given online feature works also depends on the game’s own servers.
Does DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT run on an Intel Mac?
No. DirectX 12 games need an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer).
Can I use a controller with DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT 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.