Is it possible to play Eximius: Seize the Frontline on Mac
Eximius: Seize the Frontline is a squad-based game that combines FPS and RTS genres. As these games have very different gameplay, it can be difficult to mix them together. But Eximius is a multiplayer game, and have managed to bypass the issue thanks to that. You see, in Eximius, two teams of five players fight against each other. Each team has one Commander and four Officers. The Commander is the RTS player of the team, responsible for constructing a base, gathering resources, researching technologies, and training units; all very typical RTS stuff. They can engage in the FPS portion of the game as well, though it is generally a bad idea for a Commander to split their attention like that. Officers, meanwhile, are the FPS players. But note that they’re called Officers, not Soldiers. Although they do plenty of shooting themselves, Officers are leaders, and can give commands to computer-controlled infantry in their squad. This is the same infantry that the Commander needs to train, so the RTS layer of the game is tied into the FPS layer in a very direct manner. Officially, this game can be played only on Microsoft Windows computers. But you can play Eximius: Seize the Frontline on Mac as well, if you’re willing to use unofficial solutions. The guide below will tell you more about these.
System Requirements
| Minimal | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows 7 (64-bit) | OS: Windows 7 SP1, 8, 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 or Intel® Core™ i5-6600 | Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700 or Intel® Core™ i5-8600K |
| RAM: 8 GB | RAM: 16 GB |
| Video card: AMD Radeon™ RX580 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | Video card: AMD Radeon™ 5700XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 |
| DirectX: Version 11 | DirectX: Version 12 |
| Storage: 34 GB | Storage: 34 GB |
Play Eximius: Seize the Frontline on Mac with Parallels
Eximius: Seize the Frontline requires lots of PC resources, but if you have a powerful Mac computer (iMac, iMac Pro, or Mac Pro) Parallels Desktop can be a solution. This is an application that allows for Windows virtualization on Mac with the full support of DirectX and GPUs. In simpler terms, what this means is that it allows you to install Windows 10 on Mac with just a couple of clicks and switch between MacOS and Windows instantly. So you will be able to run Windows, install Steam (or Epic Games Store), and enjoy the Eximius: Seize the Frontline game on Mac just like on a regular PC.
Please note that not all games are supported by Parallels. Several conditions must be met for the game to be playable. Your Mac must exceed minimum system requirements for the game; meeting them is not enough. Generally speaking, you will need an iMac Pro or a Mac Pro to run demanding games. Some MacBook Pro and iMac models are also suitable; they must have an Intel processor, a discrete graphics card and at least 16 GB of RAM. If your Mac has an Apple Silicon chip (such as M1, M2, M3), you may experience issues playing modern games. Games that require DirectX 12 are currently not supported by Parallels. AppsOnMac recommends using Parallels’ free trial feature to determine whether you can run the game or not if you’re uncertain.
Play Eximius: Seize the Frontline on Mac with cloud gaming services
If you have an old Mac or it cannot satisfy the Eximius: Seize the Frontline game system requirements, there is an easy solution. Cloud gaming services will be happy to provide you with sufficient computing power – though not for free, of course. All you need is a browser or a small client program and a good internet connection starting from 15 MBit/s. There are several great platforms that provide these services, among the best are Boosteroid, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Nvidia GeForce Now. As Boosteroid has Eximius: Seize the Frontline in its game library, it is an excellent choice for those seeking to try the game out.
Play Eximius: Seize the Frontline on Mac with BootCamp
Note: Mac computers with new Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 Pro, or M1, M2, M3 Max) currently do not support BootCamp. In this case, please, use the options above to run Eximius: Seize the Frontline on Mac
This method is simple but time-consuming. If your Mac meets all the system requirements above, you can play Eximius: Seize the Frontline on Mac by installing Windows. You need to set up a dual boot of Windows and Mac via BootCamp. This is an application that allows users to choose the system to work in on startup, however, you won’t be able to switch between systems like in Parallels. You will need to reboot your machine every time you want to switch from Mac to Windows and vice versa. Remember that Mac is just a computer, in the end. And while newer Macs have their own special Apple Silicon chips that cannot run Windows, older Macs are very much similar to computers that run Windows, they have Intel processors, compatible RAM, disks, and other components. So you can install Windows on an older Mac by allocating no less than 64 GB of disk space (to be able to run Windows and a couple of games) and following these steps:
For OS X El Capitan 10.11 and older
For MacOS versions prior to OS X El Capitan 10.11 you will need to create a bootable Windows USB.
- Download this Windows ISO file.
- Open Boot Camp Assistant (Go to Applications > Utilities).
- Define the Windows partition size and choose the Windows ISO file you’ve downloaded.
- Format the Windows partition and go through all Windows installation steps.
- When Windows boots for the first time follow on-screen instructions to install Boot Camp and Windows support software (drivers)