How to play Hard West 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 Hard West 2

   Find Hard West 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 Hard West 2. That is usually the fastest way to get it enabled.

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Common questions

Does Hard West 2 run on Mac?

Hard West 2 is graded playable on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is playable for Apple Silicon Macs. Hard West 2 is built on Unity, 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 Hard West 2 on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Hard West 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 Hard West 2 on Mac?

No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of Hard West 2 directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.

Which Macs can run Hard West 2?

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