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Can the MacBook Pro M4 Pro 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 M4 Pro has an Apple M4 Pro. You will need a newer or higher-tier Mac.

Data reviewed October 1, 2026 · how we calculate it

MacBook Pro M4 Pro specs

MacBook Pro M4 Pro
Chip
Apple M4 Pro
GPU cores
16 / 20
Unified memory
24 / 48 GB
Cooling
Fan
Geekbench Metal
94,881
Tier
Mid range · 26/100

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Other Macs with the M4 Pro chip

The Apple M4 Pro also powers the Mac mini M4 Pro.

Mac mini M4 Pro

Published measurements

  • Measured27 FPS1080p · High · MetalFX Quality · MacBook Pro M4 ProMac Gamer HQ
  • Measured39 FPS1080p · Medium · MetalFX Balanced · MacBook Pro M4 ProMac Gamer HQ

Other Macs for Assassin's Creed Shadows

1080p · High

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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.