How to play NieR: Automata 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 NieR: Automata

   Find it in the catalogue and hit Install & Play. It is a big download, so start it before dinner.

3. 03

   Play

   Launch from your Library. Single-player, no anti-cheat, nothing else to configure.

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Common questions

Does NieR: Automata run on Mac?

NieR: Automata has no Mac build. It is one of the milestone titles for the Direct3D-to-Metal path and holds a Verified tier in our compatibility database on strong community evidence — we have not captured it on our own Macs yet. You need to own it on Steam. Its current grade is verified for Apple Silicon Macs.

Do I need to own NieR: Automata on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. NieR: Automata 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 NieR: Automata on Mac?

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

Which Macs can run NieR: Automata?

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