Is it possible to play Saints Row IV Re-Elected on Mac?
Saints Row IV is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Deep Silver. Saints Row IV Re-Elected is the ultimate version of the game; it includes both story expansions and all DLCs ever released for the game. Saints Row as a series is known for its over-the-top vibe, and the fourth game continues this tradition. Indeed, the plot of this game is even more outrageous than its predecessor’s. This time, you will be fighting against an alien invasion as the President of the United States. No part of this involves sitting at a desk and giving out orders; you will personally lead the fight against the invaders from space using your elemental superpowers. How is such a thing possible? We don’t want to spoil too much, but here’s a tip: most of the game takes place inside a computer simulation. Saints Row IV is available on many different platforms. You can play it on several consoles: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. In the computer world, the game supports Windows and Linux operating systems. MacOS, unfortunately, is not supported. Nonetheless, it is still possible to play Saints Row IV Re-Elected on Mac. The guide below will explain how to do it.
Play Saints Row IV Re-Elected on Mac with Parallels
Saints Row IV Re-Elected 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 Saints Row IV Re-Elected 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 Saints Row IV Re-Elected on Mac with cloud gaming services
If you have an old Mac or it cannot satisfy the Saints Row IV Re-Elected 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 Saints Row IV Re-Elected in its game library, it is an excellent choice for those seeking to try the game out.
Play Saints Row IV Re-Elected 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 Saints Row IV Re-Elected on Mac
This method is simple but time-consuming. If your Mac meets all the system requirements above, you can play Saints Row IV Re-Elected 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)