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Can you play NieR:Automata on Mac?

Should work

Probably yes. NieR:Automata is rated Playable on Steam Deck, so it should run on a Mac, though it is not confirmed on a Mac yet.

Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data

NieR:Automata cover

Why NieR:Automata is rated “Should work”

Valve rates NieR:Automata “Playable” on Steam Deck, which usually means it runs, but may need some tweaks. That is the main reason it is rated “Should work” here.

It uses DirectX 11, which Sommelier translates to Metal with its own graphics layer. That works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

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 11
  • Steam Deck ratingPlayable

Which Mac can run NieR:Automata?

ChipApple Silicon or Intel
How it runsSommelier’s graphics layer
DirectX 11 translated to Metal.
macOS15 or later
Sommelier needs macOS 15.
Disk space50 GB

Where to get NieR:Automata

  • Steam
  • DeveloperSquare Enix
  • Released2017
  • Download size50 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 ratingPlayable
  • 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.

Questions about NieR:Automata on Mac

Do I need Windows to play NieR:Automata on Mac?

No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.

Does online play work in NieR:Automata on Mac?

No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for NieR:Automata, 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 NieR:Automata run on an Intel Mac?

Yes. It uses DirectX 11, which Sommelier handles on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Can I use a controller with NieR:Automata on Mac?

Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether NieR:Automata has full controller support is shown on its store page.

Play NieR:Automata on your Mac

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