According to StatCounter research, approximately one in five computers worldwide runs on macOS. And surely, there is also a significant number of gamers among Apple product enthusiasts. Today CS.MONEY Blog discusses how CS:GO runs on Macs and other Apple computers. We also compare PC and Mac CS:GO.
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Which OS is better for CSGO: Windows or macOS?
While Apple devices have a number of advantages in their use, which is why they are loved all over the world, video games are definitely not a reason to buy Apple computers. Macs are not designed for gaming; you need to understand that clearly. Don’t be like Whoopi Goldberg, who complained that Diablo IV didn’t come out for macOS.
So, CS:GO can be run on macOS. But be prepared for lower performance and FPS drops. Even on the lowest setting possible. Anyway, if you want to know how well Macs (M1, M2 and others) run CS:GO, we will tell you all about it below.
Installing CS:GO on macOS
Actually, it’s pretty easy to install CS:GO on MacOS. Valve is known for encouraging competition and working with various platforms. Steam is also available for macOS and it works amazing, allowing people to play different games, not only CS:GO on Mac. So, to play Counter-Strike on Apple, download Steam from the official website, install it on your Mac device, and click Add Game on CS:GO’s Steam page.
After that, things work just they way they do on Windows: Steam is the same for every platform. Therefore, setting up CS on macOS will not differ significantly from setting it up on a PC. You will still need to create your config, place it in the game folder, and set it to launch with the game. This also applies to console commands and launch parameters.
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CS:GO Minimal System Requirements for macOS
- OS: MacOS X 10.11 (El Capitan) or newer
- Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor (2GHz or better)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2400 or better / NVIDIA 8600M or better
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Tips for playing CS:GO on macOS
Apple devices are greatly optimized to avoid physical discomfort during usage. Playing CS:GO is no exception. The laptop will get warm during play, but nothing extraordinary should happen.
Since Apple devices’ performance in CS:GO leaves much to be desired, we recommend you to close third-party apps, leaving only what is necessary for the game (game client, device configuration client, team speak).
Feel free to connect third-party gaming mice and keyboards, though: they will be helpful in Counter-Strike.
Will Counter-Strike 2 Be Released on macOS?
There is no exact information yet, but the probability is quite high. Firstly, Valve loves various platforms and believes players should have a choice. Secondly, Counter-Strike 2 is basically just an update to CS:GO, and the fact that CS:GO skins will remain in the game after the release of CS2 confirms this. CS:GO is currently available on macOS, so we expect CS2 will also be available on macOS in the future. Also, Dota 2 on Source 2 work fine on Macs, so the system is capable of running the engine.
Nevertheless, it’s more of a ‘when‘.
So is CS:GO Good on MacOS?
Well, yes. You can play CS:GO on macOS, it runs smoothly and looks good. It’s easy to install, won’t cause any major problems. It runs and feels just as on Windows. The only significant things is that the performance will be a little worse and less stable. If you really want to play CS:GO on a macOS device, you could go for it. But be consider it as more of a temporary solution. CS:GO goes much better on high-end Windows PCs.
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