How to Play Path of Exile 2 on Mac (All Methods)

Path of Exile 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the popular action RPG, and like a lot of people, I was curious whether I could run it on my Mac. Short answer: not natively. But there are workarounds. I tested them all – and on this page, I’ll break everything down.

Can You Play Path of Exile 2 on Mac?

No, Path of Exile 2 doesn’t have native Mac support. But there are ways to get it running. I tested four: Boosteroid, GeForce Now, CrossOver, and Whisky. They all have different pros and cons. There’s also Bootcamp, which might work in theory – but only on specific Intel Macs, and even then, it’s more pain than it’s worth. I couldn’t test that one personally since I don’t have the hardware. Everything else, though? Fully hands-on.

TL;DR for each method:

CrossOver: Ideal for M1, M2, M3, and M4 Mac users who want local performance without relying on the internet. Best balance of stability, visuals, and control.
Whisky: Suitable for casual players or testers on Apple Silicon who are okay with graphical bugs and FPS dips.
Cloud Gaming (Boosteroid, GeForce Now): Great for Intel Macs or anyone with lower-spec hardware. Also ideal if you want quick setup and consistent performance without heat or battery drain.
Bootcamp: Only consider if you have a high-end Intel Mac with a discrete GPU and no access to cloud gaming.

Click here for a more detailed breakdown of all the methods.

	Boosteroid and GFN	CrossOver	Whisky	BootCamp
Requirements	≥ 15 Mbps Internet speed (Boosteroid) ≥ 25 Mbps Internet speed (GFN)	Apple M1 Pro (or better); 16 GB RAM (or more)	Apple M1 Pro (or better); 16 GB RAM (or more)	Maxed-out 2019 iMac or Mac Pro with dedicated GPUs
Must Own Game	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Supported game stores	Steam	Steam	Steam	Steam
Ease of Use	1/5 – 🍼 Child’s Play	4/5 – 🧩 Moderate Challenge	3/5 – 🎯 Some Focus Required	3/5 – 🎯 Some Focus Required
Time to Set Up	~ 10 min	~ 20-30 min	~ 30-40 min	~ 1-2 hours
Performance	4/5 – near native expereince	4/5 – near native expereince	4/5 – near native expereince	1/5 – only a minuscule percentage of Intel Macs can run it
Stability	4/5 – only minor hiccups	4/5 – only minor hiccups	3/5 – a bit finicky	5/5 – very stable with powerful enough Macs

Now let’s move on to how to use those methods.

How to Play Path of Exile 2 on Mac

Alright, so here’s where we get into the actual “how” part. I’ve tested each method myself, and I’ll walk you through exactly what you need to do to get Path of Exile 2 running on your Mac. No fluff – just the steps, the quirks, and what to expect going in. Whether you’re going the cloud gaming route or trying a compatibility layer, I’ve laid it all out below so you can figure out what works best for your setup.

Play Path of Exile 2 With Boosteroid

How to Play Path of Exile 2 on Mac With Boosteroid

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Click the Boosteroid button above. Create an account or sign up with Google.
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Go to your profile page(top-right), click Subscribe, select a preferred plan, and start your subscription.
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Search for “Path of Exile 2”, choose your preferred version of the game (Steam, Epic, etc.) and click Play (or Install and Play).
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Click OK, Let’s go, and wait for the game to load.
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Log into your game store account. Path of Exile 2 will launch directly in your browser.

Play Path of Exile 2 With GeForce Now

How to Play Path of Exile 2 on Mac With GFN

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Click the GeForce Now link → Join Now → sign up for your preferred plan.
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Go to the Downloads page. Download GeForce Now for macOS.
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Double-click the installer. Drag the app to your Applications folder.
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Launch GFN and log in.
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Click the menu in the top left → Settings → connect your respective game store account.
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Click the menu again → Games → search for Path of Exile 2, and click Play.
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Wait for the connection test. If you get a weak connection warning, you can ignore it by clicking Continue and still play the game.
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Wait for the game to load and start playing.

Play Path of Exile 2 With CrossOver

How to Play Path of Exile 2 on Mac With CrossOver

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Click the CrossOver button, download the app (the free 14-day trial or the paid version), and install it.
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Open CrossOver → Bottle (top-left) → New Bottle → Create (Windows 10, 64-bit compatibility).
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Right-click the new bottle → Install Software → search for Steam and install it.
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Open Steam, log in, search for Path of Exile 2 in your library, and install it.
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After it installs, exit Steam, enable E-Sync, and D3DMetal, and Reboot the bottle.
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Start Steam again and launch Path of Exile 2 from your library.

Play Path of Exile 2 With Whisky

How to Download Path of Exile 2 on Mac With Whisky

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Click the Whisky button above and download the latest version.
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Double-click the downloaded .zip file and drag and drop the extracted Whisky to your Applications folder.
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Start Whisky. Click Open when asked to confirm the action. Click Next to install.
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Select Create a Bottle and create one with Windows 10 compatibility.
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Open this Steam page and click the Windows logo (under Install Steam) to download the Windows version.
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In Whisky, click Open C: drive. Drag and drop the SteamSetup.exe file into C:.
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Click Run in Whisky, find SteamSetup.exe, open it, and follow the prompts.
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When Steam installs, log in and click Allow when asked if you want the application to accept incoming connections.
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In Steam, find Path of Exile 2, click Install, and launch the game when its ready.

How to Run Path of Exile 2 on Mac With Bootcamp

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Head to Microsoft’s official site and download the latest Windows 10 ISO file.
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Next, open Boot Camp Assistant (found in Applications > Utilities), click Continue → Choose, pick your downloaded Windows ISO file, then click Open.
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Adjust the slider to give your Windows partition at least 50 GB storage, then click Install → Next.
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The installation begins. Follow the prompts, skip the product key prompt by selecting “I don’t have a product key”, then finish setting up Windows as guided.
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Once Windows is installed and set up, download Steam, install it, and use it to download Path of Exile 2. Once that’s done, you are ready to play.

Path of Exile 2 on Mac – Performance

If you’re like me, you want to know how well these methods actually perform before you spend time setting anything up. I tested each one on my Mac and paid attention to things like frame rate, input delay, visual quality, and overall stability. This section is all about real-world use – what worked smoothly, what didn’t, and where you might hit a wall. If you’re looking to pick the best option for your setup, this should help you decide.

Streaming Path of Exile 2 on MacBook With Boosteroid

I tried both Boosteroid and GeForce Now to play Path of Exile 2 on my Mac, and honestly, both delivered solid results – just in slightly different ways.

With Boosteroid, setup was fast, and once I linked my Steam account, I was in the game within minutes. My connection hovered around 20 ms ping with a stable 100 Mbps line over Ethernet, and gameplay felt surprisingly smooth at 1080p.

GeForce Now needed a bit more fine-tuning, especially syncing my libraries, but once it was set up, the performance was equally strong. I tested it on both 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and the difference in latency was noticeable – Ethernet was definitely better.

Both services handled mouse and keyboard input well, and there were no major hiccups during long sessions. Overall, I’d say either platform can handle Path of Exile 2 comfortably, as long as your internet connection meets their respective recommendations.

Running Path of Exile 2 on Mac With CrossOver and Whisky

Running Path of Exile 2 on Mac through CrossOver has shown surprisingly solid results – especially on higher-end Apple Silicon like the M4 Max and M2 Pro. With proper setup (DirectX12 enabled, FSR on, D3DMetal and E-Sync active), I saw performance ranging from 60 to over 100 FPS depending on resolution and effects.

Even the M1 Pro with 32GB RAM handled the game smoothly at around 40 FPS on high settings. Whisky, on the other hand, is less consistent. It can hit 60–75 FPS in less demanding scenes on devices like the M2 Pro, but frequent dips, visual artifacts, and occasional 1–5 FPS stutters were common.

If you’re on an M2 Air or base M1, expect lower stability and visual fidelity. You’ll likely need to scale resolution down and disable most effects, especially when using Whisky. On the flip side, users on M3 or M4 Pro chips can expect comfortably playable performance – even near 4K in CrossOver – though fans will kick in, and the system may run hot.

Overall, CrossOver is the safer bet for smoother gameplay and fewer bugs. Whisky works, but it’s a trade-off. If you’re using anything below an M1 Pro, I’d be cautious – performance could dip below 30 FPS in combat-heavy zones.

Download Path of Exile 2 on Mac With BootCamp – Is It Even Worth It?

Running Path of Exile 2 on Intel-based Macs through Bootcamp is technically possible but realistically impractical for most users. Only a handful of high-end Intel Macs – like iMacs or MacBook Pros with dedicated AMD Radeon GPUs (e.g., Radeon Pro 560X or better) – stand a chance.

Even then, performance will likely hover around 30–40 FPS at low to medium settings, and thermal throttling could kick in quickly. Bootcamp adds driver limitations and higher power draw, which make sustained performance unreliable.

For Intel Macs without discrete GPUs, the game is basically unplayable natively. In these cases, cloud gaming services like Boosteroid or GeForce Now offer a far better experience with higher visual quality and frame rates – assuming a stable internet connection. Bootcamp should only be considered if cloud options aren’t viable and hardware meets the bare minimum.

Path of Exile 2 on Mac – Conclusion

Playing Path of Exile 2 on a Mac isn’t as straightforward as just hitting “install,” but it’s definitely doable. Whether you go the CrossOver route for native-like performance, test your luck with Whisky, or just skip all the hassle with a cloud service, there’s a way in. I’ve tested all of it so you don’t have to, and honestly? If your Mac’s even halfway modern, you’ve got options. Hopefully, a native version drops soon – but until then, this should get you up and running. Just pick what fits your setup, follow the steps, and dive in. Good luck out there.