Outlast 2 is a horror game developed by Red Barrels. A dark, and occasionally grotesque game, it stays true to its prequel. The gameplay has been largely unchanged; you are still expected to either run or hide from your enemies, with no combat options provided. This time, the task has been made even more difficult with the addition of stamina mechanics. To even things out, the developers added new ways for the player to hide – for example, you can now hide underwater.
When it comes to the story, you do not need to worry about having to play the first game, because Outlast 2 features completely new characters and setting. This time, you will take on a role of Blake Langermann, an investigative journalist working together with his wife. This is a pretty dangerous profession, but this time, perhaps you have dug too deep. Researching a bizarre murder of a pregnant woman made a certain cult take an interest in you, and now, your only option is to run for your life.
The game is available for Windows only, unlike the prequel. Nonetheless, it is possible to play Outlast 2 on Mac by following the guide below.
System Requirements
| Minimal | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits | OS: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits |
| Processor: Intel Core i3-530 | Processor: Intel Core i5 |
| RAM: 4 GB | RAM: 8 GB |
| Video card: 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 | Video card: 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 |
| DirectX: Version 10 | DirectX: Version 11 |
| Storage: 30 GB | Storage: 30 GB |
Play Outlast 2 on Mac with Parallels
Outlast 2 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, and enjoy the Outlast 2 game on Mac just like on a regular PC.
Note: Recommended devices to run resource-demanding games: MacBook Pro (models with an 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 models are suitable), Mac Pro (all models 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 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 Outlast 2 on Mac with cloud gaming services
If you have an old Mac or it cannot satisfy the Outlast 2 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 demonstrated on the image above, Outlast 2 is available on Boosteroid, so if you want to play this specific game, give it a try.
Play Outlast 2 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 Outlast 2 on Mac
This method is simple but time-consuming. If your Mac meets all the system requirements above, you can play Outlast 2 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)