Can you play Starfield on Mac?
We can’t tell yet. Starfield is a demanding game: a recent Mac may cope, a basic one may not, and it is not confirmed on a Mac.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Starfield is rated “Unknown”
Valve rates Starfield “Unsupported” on Steam Deck because it needs more graphics power than the Deck has. A recent Mac with plenty of memory may do better, but it is not confirmed, so it is rated “Unknown” instead of a guess.
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 ratingUnsupported
Which Mac can run Starfield?
| 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 | 125 GB |
Where to get Starfield
- Steam
- DeveloperBethesda Game Studios
- Released2023
- Download size125 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 ratingUnsupported
- 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 Starfield on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does online play work in Starfield on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for Starfield, 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 Starfield run on an Intel Mac?
No. DirectX 12 games need an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer).
How big is the download?
About 125 GB, so check your disk space first. Sommelier shows the size before it starts.
Play Starfield 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.