How to play Empires 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 Empires

   Find Empires 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 Empires. That is usually the fastest way to get it enabled.

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Common questions

Does Empires run on Mac?

Empires is graded playable on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is playable for Apple Silicon Macs. Empires 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 Empires on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Empires 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 Empires on Mac?

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

Which Macs can run Empires?

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