Playing Need for Speed™ Rivals on macOS
Need for Speed™ Rivals plays excellent on macOS. It's been tested using the methods below:
- Parallels is virtual machine software that lets you run Windows on macOS. Within the Windows virtual machine, you're able to install and play Windows games.
Check game test reports below for performance, tips, and mac hardware tested.
About Need for Speed™ Rivals
Online servers will be retired on October 7, 2025.
Welcome to Redview County, where a street-racing rivalry between cops and racers never stops as both sides compete in an all-out war featuring the fastest cars, mods and technology in a gritty open road environment. Play as either a cop or racer, where each side of the law has its own set of high stakes challenges, rewards and consequences. Risk everything in the ultimate high stakes rivalry.
macOS Game Tests
Need for Speed™ Rivals tested on macOS.
Need for Speed™ Rivals is not natively supported on macOS. See below for potential ways you can play it that have been tested.
Excellent 1440p < 1 Hour Played
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Hardware
Mac mini M4
Sequoia, 24GB Memory
10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU
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Method
v20.4.1
- Launcher EA App
- Graphics Preset Custom
Additional Information
I had most settings on medium. 4K was also playable although it felt like it dropped under 30 FPS sometimes.
