Can you play Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Mac?
We can’t tell yet. Online play in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is closed on a Mac by its anti-cheat (FairFight and BattlEye and R6 ShieldGuard), and the single-player game is not confirmed on a Mac.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is rated “Unknown”
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.
Online play uses FairFight and BattlEye and R6 ShieldGuard, 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-cheatFairFight, BattlEye, R6 ShieldGuard
- Online playBlocked on Mac
- GraphicsDirectX 12
- Steam Deck ratingUnsupported
Which Mac can run Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege?
| 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 | 65 GB |
Where to get Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
- Steam
- DeveloperUbisoft Montreal
- Released2015
- Download size65 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
- Anti-cheat on Linux (AreWeAntiCheatYet)Denied
- 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 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Mac?
No. Sommelier runs the Windows version for you; you don’t install Windows or buy a licence.
Does Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege online and co-op work on Mac?
No. Online play is protected by FairFight and BattlEye and R6 ShieldGuard, which does not run on Mac. The offline game works.
Does Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege run on an Intel Mac?
No. DirectX 12 games need an Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer).
Can I use a controller with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on your Mac
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