How to play Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 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 Sekiro

   Find it in the catalogue and hit Install & Play, then let the large download finish.

3. 03

   Play

   Expect some shader compilation on early runs before it settles.

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Common questions

Does Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice run on Mac?

Sekiro has no Mac build. It is single-player with no kernel anti-cheat, and it 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 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 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 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice on Mac?

No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.

Which Macs can run Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice?

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