How to play Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Mac

From Windows game to Mac launch

1. 01

   Install Pixel Port

   Download Pixel Port and let it set up the runtime on first launch.

2. 02

   Add Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

   Sign in to your Steam account and click Install & Play. Steam downloads the Windows build you already own, and Pixel Port configures it for your Mac automatically.

3. 03

   Play

   Launch it from your Library. No bottles, no winetricks, no terminal.

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Common questions

Does Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition run on Mac?

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition runs on Pixel Port's runtime with some caveats, so we have it marked needs attention while we smooth it out. Its current grade is needs attention for Apple Silicon Macs. Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is built on Other, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically.

Do I need to own Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition downloads through Steam, to your own Steam account, exactly as it would on a PC — you need to own it there first. Pixel Port is the compatibility layer that runs the Windows build Steam delivers.

Do I need Windows, Boot Camp, or a VM to play Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition on Mac?

No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.

Which Macs can run Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition?

Any Apple Silicon Mac — M1 through M4, MacBook Air to Mac Studio — on macOS 14 or later.