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If you’re a Mac user and want to play Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, which was released on consoles and PC in August 2016, but don’t want to wait for a Mac port, there are ways to play it directly on your Mac by using Boot Camp or Parallels 12.
Feral Interactive also announced that the game would be coming to both Linux and Mac later in the year, making it playable on Mac in 2016. However, these methods are not personally tested, and there is a disclaimer that the game’s settings will depend on your Mac’s specifications.
Boot Camp
Boot Camp is considered one of the simpler and less expensive options for playing the game on a Mac. The Boot Camp Assistant app is integrated into macOS/Mac OS X and allows you to install additional operating systems on your Mac without deleting your Mac OS X. However, you will need to buy a copy of Windows 10 to install it via Boot Camp, or extract an existing Windows product key from an old PC, which is explained by PC Advisor.
When using Boot Camp, you will have to restart your Mac each time you want to switch between operating systems, which can be inconvenient for those who want to work between two different operating systems. However, the Mac will only use Windows or Mac OS X at any given time, enabling it to focus all its computing power on running one operating system, while virtualization software requires the Mac to power both, which can affect performance. Adjusting the graphics settings in the game for better game performance may be necessary.
Parallels 12
An alternative to Boot Camp is to use Parallels 12, which is a newly released virtualization software that is compatible with Windows 10 and the upcoming macOS Sierra. The upside to using virtualization software is that it allows you to use Windows as a normal Windows app from Mac OS X, without the need to restart your Mac. However, this service isn’t free and you will need to purchase a copy of Windows 10, as you would with Boot Camp. Your Mac will need to power both the Mac OS and Windows 10 at the same time, which can affect game performance. A look at the game’s graphics settings can make for a better gaming experience.
Recommended Specifications
It is important to keep in mind that Apple’s famous AMD/Nvidia video cards may struggle with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’s higher game requirements, and Macs generally may not be able to compete with PCs in the gaming world. Additionally, older Macs in particular may not be able to run the game. Check to ensure that your Mac specification meets the minimum system requirements:
- Windows 7 or higher
- Intel Core i3-2100 processor
- 8GB RAM
- AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) or Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 (2GB)
- 45GB of storage space
Check your Mac specs and the game’s recommended specs before purchasing Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
FAQs
When was Deus Ex: Mankind Divided released?
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided was released in August 2016 for consoles and PC.
Will Deus Ex: Mankind Divided be available on Mac?
Feral Interactive announced that the game will be available on Linux and Mac later in the year, which means that it will be playable on Mac in 2016. However, Mac users can use Boot Camp or virtualization software such as Parallels 12 to play the game until then.