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Playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on macOS

Playable

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim plays excellent on macOS. It's been tested using the methods below:

  1. CrossOver is the most popular way to play Windows games on macOS.
  2. 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 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

EPIC FANTASY REBORN
The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLD
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.

ALL NEW GRAPHICS AND GAMEPLAY ENGINE
Skyrim’s new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields, and ancient dungeons.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAY
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.

DRAGON RETURN
Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.

macOS Game Tests

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim tested on macOS.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is not natively supported on macOS. See below for potential ways you can play it that have been tested.

Playable
2 Game Reports
Perfect
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Excellent
100%
Good
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Poor
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Broken
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MacGamer

Excellent 1440p < 1 Hour Played 60 FPS

  • Hardware

    Mac mini M4

    Sequoia, 24GB Memory

    10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU

  • Method

    Parallels (Windows)

    v26.0.0

  • Launcher Steam
  • Graphics Preset Ultra

Additional Information

There's occasional frame drops but otherwise plays smoothly.

MacGamer

Excellent 4K < 1 Hour Played

  • Hardware

    Mac mini M4

    Tahoe, 24GB Memory

    10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU

  • Method

    CrossOver

    v25.1.0

  • Launcher Steam
  • Graphics Preset Ultra

Additional Information

Skyrim Special Edition also plays well.