How to play RuneScape Dragonwilds on Mac

RuneScape Dragonwilds has been a source of confusion for Mac owners who want to try out the latest iteration of RuneScape on their high-end laptops.

The lack of clarity on the Steam page about Mac compatibility has left many players confused. Here’s all you need to know about how you can play RuneScape Dragonwilds on Mac.

Can you play RuneScape Dragonwilds on Mac?

No, there is no official Macbook support for RuneScape Dragonwilds, and it is not mentioned anywhere on the Steam page either. There is no straightforward method of playing the game on Mac OS. Even if you purchase RuneScape Dragonwilds, your Macbook will be unable to run it.

This is due to Macbooks having very low player counts resulting in game developers usually neglecting compatibility with Mac OS. It’s possible that the developers will eventually add Mac support, as the game is still in its early stages. However, there are workarounds and third-party softwares which enable you to run RuneScape Dragonwilds perfectly on Mac.

How to play RuneScape Dragonwilds on Mac

Specialized software for Mac devices, such as Crossover, enable you to run Windows applications on your Macbook. Unfortunately, these third-party softwares usually come with a monthly fee and require a bit of tinkering with your device. You can set up your own virtual environments to run Windows applications inside your Mac device, but that requires a bit more technical knowledge.

Therefore, most people default to software such as Crossover, which can run RuneScape Dragonwilds on a Mac with fairly stable performance. However, you’re going to need more recent and powerful Macbooks to get stable performance even when using Crossover. Older Mac devices will struggle with providing stable FPS for RuneScape Dragonwilds.

Recent tests on an M1 Max 32GB model with Crossover for RuneScape Dragonwilds showed the game running at a fairly stable 30 to 45 FPS at 1080p resolution, which should be good enough for most gamers. The game was given a “Game Runs Perfectly” rating, which means any model as on par with the M1 Max 32GB can play RuneScape Dragonwilds on Mac.

Next up, you can read our guides on all the skills and how to play RuneScape Dragonwilds early access.