Is it possible to play FIFA 21 on Mac?
As known, EA (Electronic Arts) has kept the tradition of developing soccer simulators since 1993 proving it with the 21st edition of FIFA this year. In outline, FIFA 21 cannot be called something revolutionary compared to previous versions. Of course, EA created the new Creative Runs system allowing users to move around the field without the ball alongside dribbling which has become easier and more variable. Artificial intelligence helps bots better adapt to certain scenarios to put up a bigger competition against real players. In other aspects, it is a great simulator that helps you forget about domestic routines and share the joy with friends on a couch. Additionally, the updated version contains new packs of players to collect and assemble the dream team on a grassy field. As always, some users remain disappointed not seeing the game for Mac. But we will help you maneuver out of dismay and score some goals on Mac via the instructions provided below.
System Requirements
| Minimal | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows 10 64-bit | OS: Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 @ 3.7GHz or AMD Athlon X4 880K @4GHz | Processor: Intel i5-3550 @ 3.40GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz |
| RAM: 8 GB | RAM: 8 GB |
| Video card: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB | Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD Radeon R9 270X |
| DirectX: from 11 version | DirectX: from 11 version |
| Disc space: 50 GB | Disc space: 50 GB |
Play FIFA 21 on Mac with Parallels
FIFA 21 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 software for Windows virtualization on Mac with the full support of DirectX and GPUs. It allows you to install Windows 10 on Mac with a couple of clicks and switch between MacOS and Windows instantly. You can run Windows just like on a regular PC, install Steam and enjoy the FIFA 21 game on Mac.
Note: Recommended devices to run resource-demanding games: MacBook Pro (models with Intel processor, discrete graphics cards, and 16 Gb of RAM or more), iMac (models with Intel processor, discrete graphics cards, and 16 Gb of RAM or more), iMac Pro (all versions are suitable), Mac Pro (all versions are suitable). Parallels on Mac computers with M1 (M1 Pro, M1 Max) chips may not support recent games. Games that require DirectX 12 and later currently not supported by Parallels.
Play FIFA 21 on Mac with Boosteroid
Update: Boosteroid fully supports FIFA 21 to the date! Register and explore cloud gaming now!
If you have an old Mac or it cannot satisfy FIFA 21 game system requirements, there is an easy solution. Cloud gaming provides you with sufficient cloud resources for a fixed fee. All you need is a browser or a small client program (or just a browser in the case of Boosteroid) and a good internet connection starting from 20 Mbits/s. There are several great services, that provide such an opportunity, among the best are Boosteroid and AirGPU. Boosteroid has FIFA 21 in their game catalog, Boosteroid offers the game via Origin or Steam. Cloud gaming allows you to play it on any Mac device and even Android in 1080p or 4k!
Play FIFA 21 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 FIFA 21 on Mac
This method is simple but time-consuming. If your Mac meets the system requirements above, this is probably the best way to play FIFA 21 for now. You need to set up a dual boot of Windows and Mac via BootCamp. BootCamp 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 switch from Mac to Windows and vice versa. Remember that Mac is just a computer, that uses common processors, RAM, disks, and other components. So you can install Windows on Mac by allocating disc space of a minimum of 64 Gb (to be able to run Windows and a couple of games). To set up Windows via BootCamp, please, do the following:
For OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later
Mention, that for MacOS versions prior to OS X El Capitan 10.11 you will need to create bootable Windows USB.
- Download Windows ISO file
- Open Boot Camp Assistant (Go to Applications > Utilities)
- Define the Windows partition size, choose downloaded Windows ISO file
- Format 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)