How to play World of Warplanes on Mac

From Windows game to Mac launch

1. 01

   Install Pixel Port

   Download Pixel Port and let it set up the runtime on first launch.

2. 02

   Request World of Warplanes

   Find World of Warplanes in the app and request it. During the beta, our small team enables games manually for each user.

3. 03

   Or ask us on Discord

   Join the Pixel Port Discord and tell us you want to play World of Warplanes. That is usually the fastest way to get it enabled.

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Common questions

Does World of Warplanes run on Mac?

World of Warplanes is graded playable on Apple Silicon through Pixel Port's runtime. Its current grade is playable for Apple Silicon Macs. World of Warplanes is built on Other, and Pixel Port's runtime translates its rendering to Metal automatically. It is not enabled in the beta yet, so request it in the app or join the Pixel Port Discord before trying to install it.

Do I need to own World of Warplanes on Steam?

Yes. Pixel Port does not sell, host, or distribute games. World of Warplanes downloads through Steam, to your own Steam account, exactly as it would on a PC — you need to own it there first. Pixel Port is the compatibility layer that runs the Windows build Steam delivers.

Do I need Windows, Boot Camp, or a VM to play World of Warplanes on Mac?

No. Pixel Port runs the Windows build of World of Warplanes directly on macOS — no Boot Camp partition, no virtual machine, and no Windows license.

Which Macs can run World of Warplanes?

Any Apple Silicon Mac — M1 through M4, MacBook Air to Mac Studio — on macOS 14 or later.