Resident Evil Village on Mac

SUMMARY
  • Resident Evil Village on Mac is available natively for Mac (Apple Silicon M1, M2). It does not work on Intel-based Macs.
  • It’s simple to purchase and start playing right away, you’ll just have to make sure your Mac meets the minimum requirements to run this game smoothly.

Resident Evil Village is a 2021 survival horror game, serving as the sequel to the acclaimed Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Set in a village infested with mutant creatures, players assume the role of Ethan Winters, who embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his kidnapped daughter. The game continues the tradition of its predecessors, maintaining the core elements of survival horror, where players scavenge environments for essential items while carefully managing limited resources.

Announced during the PlayStation 5 reveal event in June 2020, Resident Evil Village was released on May 7, 2021 and a Mac version was made available.

Can I play Resident Evil Village on Mac?

Yes, you can play Resident Evil Village natively on Mac if you have an Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2). It’s not playable on Intel-based Macs without a few workarounds.

The game is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.

How to play Resident Evil Village on Mac

Resident Evil Village can be purchased for Mac from the Apple App Store. The other online gaming stores such as Steam do not sell the Mac version of the game.

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How to play the game on an Intel-based Mac

The native Mac version of the game only works on the newer Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2), but there are ways you can play Resident Evil Village on an Intel chip Mac. Here are a couple of options:

Option 1: Boosteroid

Boosteroid is a cloud gaming service that allows you to effortlessly stream games to your Mac. You can play games at 60 fps (Full HD 1080p) on a Mac, Windows, laptop, tablet, Android TV, or even mobile phone.

One of the greatest advantages of Boosteroid is that you don’t need a high-end Mac to enjoy Resident Evil Village on their platform. Despite operating on servers, Boosteroid ensures minimal latency, guaranteeing an uninterrupted and immersive gaming experience.

A fast and stable internet connection is necessary to fully indulge in Resident Evil Village on Boosteroid. Boosteroid offers two subscription plans: a monthly plan and an annual plan. You have the flexibility to choose the plan that suits you. 

Boosteroid does not provide free access to licensed games you will have to purchase a PC version of the game first.

Here’s how you can make the most of Boosteroid and embark on your Resident Evil Village adventure. Follow these steps to enjoy Resident Evil Village on your Intel Mac:

  1. Start by visiting the Boosteroid website and creating an account.
  2. Choose a subscription plan that suits you.
  3. Download the Boosteroid client specifically designed for Mac.
  4. Launch the client and log in using your account credentials.
  5. Navigate to the game library and search for Resident Evil Village. You need to buy it first on Steam for it to be available.
  6. Select the game and begin streaming it to your Mac.
  7. Enjoy playing Resident Evil Village on your Mac using either a keyboard and mouse or a connected game controller.
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Option 2: Boot Camp

With an Intel-based Mac, you have the option to utilize Boot Camp for installing Windows on a separate partition of your Mac’s hard drive. This dual-boot setup enables you to effortlessly switch between macOS and Windows, granting you the ability to enjoy playing Resident Evil Village on your Mac.

  1. First, ensure that your Mac is compatible with Boot Camp by visiting Apple’s official website.
  2. Proceed to create a bootable Windows installation media (at least Windows 10) usually this is done using a USB.
  3. Next, run Boot Camp Assistant on your Mac and follow the on-screen instructions to set up a dedicated Windows partition.
  4. Once the partition is set up, use the installation media to install Windows on it.
  5. After successfully installing Windows, boot into the Windows operating system on your Mac.
  6. Lastly, install Resident Evil Village on the Windows partition and enjoy playing it, just as you would on a regular Windows PC.

Resident Evil Village on Mac: Requirements

To play Resident Evil Village on Mac you should ensure that the specifications of your Mac meet the minimum requirements .

Minimum System Requirements

Operating SystemRequires macOS 12.0 or later
CPUApple M1 chip or later
RAM8 GB
GPUApple M1 chip or later
Storage35 GB space

How it Runs on Mac


MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro
(M1, M2, Intel)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs.
  • It will run on an Intel Mac with bootcamp.

MacBook Air

MacBook Air
(M1, Intel)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs.
  • It will run on an Intel Mac with bootcamp.

Mac Mini

Mac Mini
(M1, M2, Intel)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs.
  • It will run on an Intel Mac with bootcamp.

Mac Studio

Mac Studio
(M1, M2)

  • It will run on M1 and M2 Macs.
  • It will run on an Intel Mac with bootcamp.