Can you play The Elder Scrolls Online on Mac?
Yes. The Elder Scrolls Online has a Mac version, so Sommelier installs that one: no Wine, no setup.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why The Elder Scrolls Online is rated “Works”
The developers ship The Elder Scrolls Online for Mac. When you install it through Sommelier, the Mac build goes in instead of the Windows one, so there is no Windows layer in between and nothing to translate while you play.
- Mac versionYes, native
- Single-playerNo, online only
- Anti-cheatNone listed
- Windows build usesDirectX 11
- Steam Deck ratingVerified
Which Mac can run The Elder Scrolls Online?
| How it runs | Native Mac build No Wine involved. |
|---|---|
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 180 GB |
Where to get The Elder Scrolls Online
- Steam
- DeveloperZeniMax Online Studios
- Released2017
- Download size180 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 The Elder Scrolls Online on Mac?
No. Sommelier installs the Mac version of the game, so Windows is not involved at all.
Does online play work in The Elder Scrolls Online on Mac?
No anti-cheat that blocks Macs is listed for The Elder Scrolls Online, 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 The Elder Scrolls Online run on an Intel Mac?
It depends on how the developer built the Mac version. Sommelier checks that before you install and tells you.
How big is the download?
About 180 GB, so check your disk space first. Sommelier shows the size before it starts.
Play The Elder Scrolls Online 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.