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Can the MacBook Pro M3 run Assassin's Creed Shadows? Requirements and alternatives

Not supported on this Mac

No. Assassin's Creed Shadows requires at least an Apple M1 Max, and the MacBook Pro M3 has an Apple M3. You will need a newer or higher-tier Mac.

Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it

MacBook Pro M3 specs

MacBook Pro M3
Chip
Apple M3
GPU cores
10
Unified memory
8 / 16 / 24 GB
Cooling
Fan
Geekbench Metal
51,039
Tier
Entry level · 14/100

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Other Macs with the M3 chip

The Apple M3 also powers the MacBook Air M3 and the iMac M3.

Other Macs for Assassin's Creed Shadows

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Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS 15 or later · Apple M1 Max or M2 Pro (720p at 30 FPS with dynamic resolution and MetalFX)
Recommended
macOS Sequoia 15 · 16 GB memory · 130 GB storage · MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio or Mac Pro

Source: apps.apple.com

FAQ

Is Assassin's Creed Shadows native on Apple Silicon?

Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version, available on Mac App Store. No CrossOver, Parallels or Game Porting Toolkit needed.