Native
Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
Difficulty: EasyCost: Game price onlyExcellent
Native
How to play Total War: Shogun 2 on Mac
Strategy · 2011
Runs natively on Apple Silicon — no extra software needed.
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Best path: Native Mac build
Total War: Shogun 2 has a native Apple Silicon build — full Metal acceleration, best battery life, zero faff.
Total War: Shogun 2
89
Metacritic
8.5
IGN
89%
Steam · Very Positive
Lead a feudal Japanese clan to dominance in a turn-based grand strategy campaign. Engage in real-time tactical battles where precise troop maneuvers and formations decide the fate of your empire.
The 64-bit native port from Feral Interactive runs well on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.
“A spectacular, sprawling adventure through a beautifully realized world, overflowing with things to see and do.”
“Polished, ambitious and brilliantly designed — the kind of game you keep thinking about long after you stop playing.”
“Confident, creative and deeply replayable. A landmark title that any fan of the genre will adore.”
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Performance
What each M-series Mac can realistically handle. Tap any chip to report your experience.
M1 chip
Ultra
~120 fps
M2 chip
Ultra
~120 fps
M3 chip
Ultra
~120 fps
M4 chip
Ultra
~120 fps
Best way to play it on Mac
The 64-bit native port from Feral Interactive runs well on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.
Ways to play Total War: Shogun 2 on Mac
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- NativeNativeTop pickSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
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How to run Total War: Shogun 2 on Mac with Native
Excellent· NativeTotal War: Shogun 2 has a native Apple Silicon build, which is the gold standard for playing on a Mac. You get full Metal acceleration, best battery life, and no compatibility weirdness. Just buy it from the Mac App Store or Steam for Mac and play.
Step-by-step
- Use the verified store link on this page, or open the store where you already own Total War: Shogun 2.
- Confirm the product page lists macOS / Apple Silicon support.
- Install and launch — no extra tools needed.
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Our recommendation
For most Mac players we recommend Native as the fastest, smoothest way to play Total War: Shogun 2. Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only |
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