How to play Total War: SHOGUN 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

   Add Total War: SHOGUN 2

   Sign in to your Steam account and click Install & Play. Steam downloads the Windows build you already own, and Pixel Port configures it for your Mac automatically.

3. 03

   Play

   Launch it from your Library. No bottles, no winetricks, no terminal.

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Common questions

Does Total War: SHOGUN 2 run on Mac?

Total War: SHOGUN 2 is verified on Apple Silicon: a real Mac ran it end to end through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is verified for Apple Silicon Macs. Total War: SHOGUN 2 is built on Native-dx9, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically.

Do I need to own Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. Total War: SHOGUN 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 Total War: SHOGUN 2 on Mac?

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

Which Macs can run Total War: SHOGUN 2?

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