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Mac gamer? Here’s how to play Apex Legends on Apple Silicon or Intel Macs using GeForce Now, Shadow PC or Boot Camp.
Apex Legends is now in Season 26 and still one of the most popular battle royale games around. But can you play Apex Legends on a Mac in 2025? The answer is yes.
Whether you’re on an Apple Silicon MacBook or an older Intel iMac, there are a few reliable ways to get into the game despite no official version of Apex Legends. In this guide, we’ll cover how to play using GeForce Now, Shadow PC, or Boot Camp, along with pros, cons, and system requirements. (Be aware the Boot Camp option only works for older Intel-chip based Macs).
How to play Apex Legends on Mac: Quick Comparison
Option 1: Cloud Gaming (Best for Most Users)
The easiest way to play Apex Legends on Mac in 2025 is throughcloud gaming, which streams the game to your device without requiring installation. This is a new option which wasn’t previously available when Apex Legends first launched.
Be aware that this will involve paying. Alternatively if you have an Intel chip Mac (pre-2021) you can go with Option 2 and use Boot Camp.
1. GeForce Now
If you can live with limiting your play time to 1-hour sessions thenGeForce Nowis 100% free. Alternatively, you can opt for Performance ($9.99 a month) or Ultimate ($19.99 a month) which offer different stream quality. These paid options will also allow you to enjoy your Apex Legends on Mac ad-free.
Shadow PCrequires a paid subscription -Latest Prices
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GeForce Now vs Shadow PC: Which is better?
Of the two cloud gaming options, GeForce Now is currently the most cost-effective choice. However, if you’re keen on modding or want a full Windows environment then Shadow PC is a better choice.
Option 2: Boot Camp (Intel Macs Only)
If you’d rather not rely on streaming, Intel Mac users can try installing Windows directly via Boot Camp. To get started make sure that your Mac is up-to-date and has the latest version of Boot Camp Assistant. You also need at least 64GB of free storage space.
This method won’t work on newer Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) models. To check your model click Apple -> About this Mac.
If you have an Intel Mac you will need to follow a few extra steps:
Requirements to run Apex Legends on Mac
Just like a PC, you’ll still need to meetcertain system requirementsto properly run Apex Legends. Here are the requirements for your Mac if you want to play Apex Legends:
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