Parallels
Full Windows 11 ARM inside macOS.
Difficulty: MediumCost: $74 (CrossOver)Estimate
Parallels
How to play Mortal Kombat X on Mac
Fighting · 2015
Best in a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine via Parallels.
Overall rating: Runs great on Mac · 100% of 1 players say it runs well
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Best in a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine via Parallels.
How to run Mortal Kombat X on your Mac in 2026
Best path: Parallels
Should run in a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine (Parallels). This is an estimate — not a verified report. Demanding 3D titles may need lower settings.
- Heads up on Parallels: Estimated compatibility — no verified report yet
Mortal Kombat X
84
Metacritic
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.
Mortal Kombat X runs exceptionally well on Apple Silicon via CrossOver/D3DMetal, maintaining the required 60fps for competitive play on nearly all M-series chips.
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Best way to play it on Mac
Mortal Kombat X runs exceptionally well on Apple Silicon via CrossOver/D3DMetal, maintaining the required 60fps for competitive play on nearly all M-series chips.
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Ways to play Mortal Kombat X on Mac
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Whisky
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Difficulty: MediumCost: FreeEstimate
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Time Investment
Performance Overhead
- ParallelsVMTop pickSetupModerateTime30 minOverheadHigh
- WhiskyTranslationSetupModerateTime15 minOverheadMedium
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How to run Mortal Kombat X on Mac with Parallels
Estimate· CompatibilityUsing Parallels to play Mortal Kombat X means running a full copy of Windows 11 ARM inside macOS. This is the most "it just works" approach for games that don't behave under CrossOver, and DirectX 11 is hardware-accelerated. You'll need a Windows license and roughly 80 GB of disk space.
Step-by-step
- Buy / start a trial of Parallels Desktop.
- Install Windows 11 ARM via the one-click wizard.
- Inside Windows, install Steam / Xbox app and Mortal Kombat X.
- Enable DirectX 11 in Parallels settings for best 3D performance.
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How to run Mortal Kombat X on Mac with Whisky
Estimate· CompatibilityRunning Mortal Kombat X through Whisky translates the game's Windows DirectX calls into Metal on the fly. Performance is impressively close to a native Windows PC on Apple Silicon, and you stay entirely inside macOS — no VM, no rebooting. Expect to spend 10–20 minutes on first-time setup.
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Our recommendation
For most Mac players the best way to play Mortal Kombat X on Mac is Parallels. Full Windows 11 ARM inside macOS.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParallelsPick | Good | Medium | $99/year + Windows licence |
| Whisky | Estimate | Medium | Free |
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