Play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on macOS
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is playable on macOS using any of the methods below:
- CrossOver is a macOS app that lets you install Windows software and Windows games. It's the most popular way to play Windows games on macOS.
- 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 reports below for details and mac hardware tested.
About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more.
Skyrim Special Edition also brings the power of Bethesda Game Studios Creations to PC and consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Creations, there are no limits to what you can experience.
macOS Game Reports
See how well this game plays on macOS.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is not natively supported on macOS. See below for ways you can play it that have been tested.
Excellent 1440p < 1 Hour Played 35 FPS
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Hardware
Mac mini M4
Sequoia, 24GB Memory
10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU
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Method
v26.0.0
- Launcher Steam
- Graphics Preset Ultra
Additional Information
There's occasional frame drops but otherwise plays smoothly.
Perfect 1440p < 1 Hour Played 50 FPS
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Hardware
Mac mini M4
Sequoia, 24GB Memory
10-Core CPU, 10-Core GPU
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Method
v25.0.1
- Launcher Steam
- Graphics Preset Ultra
Additional Information
I installed it and played it with no issues. FPS was between 45 and 60 depending on where I was. I played it for around 40 minutes.
