How to play Battlefield: Bad Company 2 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

   Request Battlefield: Bad Company 2

   Find Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in the app and request it. During the beta, our small team enables games manually for each user.

3. 03

   Or ask us on Discord

   Join the Pixel Port Discord and tell us you want to play Battlefield: Bad Company 2. That is usually the fastest way to get it enabled.

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Common questions

Does Battlefield: Bad Company 2 run on Mac?

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is graded playable on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is playable for Apple Silicon Macs. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is built on Native, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically. It is not enabled in the beta yet, so request it in the app or join the Pixel Port Discord before trying to install it.

Do I need to own Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 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 Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on Mac?

No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.

Which Macs can run Battlefield: Bad Company 2?

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