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Can you play Frostpunk 2 on Mac? Requirements and FPS on every model

Genre: City builderDeveloper: 11 bit studiosMac release: 2025
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Yes: Frostpunk 2 has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam. It needs an Apple M1 or newer and 8 GB of unified memory. It runs on 40 of the 40 Apple Silicon Macs we track, and 27 of them go past 60 FPS at 1080p High.

The oldest Mac that clears 60 FPS at 1080p High is the MacBook Pro M1 Pro (about 69 FPS).

Data reviewed October 1, 2026

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What FPS does your Mac get in Frostpunk 2?

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Mac compatibility

Apple Silicon native
Yes
Store
Steam
Minimum chip
Apple M1
Minimum memory
8 GB
MetalFX
No
Mac release
2025

Frostpunk 2 FPS on every Mac model

Estimate

High preset, no MetalFX, on each Mac’s base configuration (with the memory the game requires). Sorted from most to fewest FPS.

Which Mac do you need for Frostpunk 2?

For 30 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the iMac M1 (Apple M1), at about 32 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M1 Pro (Apple M1 Pro), at about 69 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1440p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M5 (Apple M5), at about 61 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 4K High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac Studio M1 Ultra (Apple M1 Ultra), at about 60 FPS.

If you are buying a new Mac to play Frostpunk 2, the most modest current model that clears 60 FPS at 1080p is the MacBook Air M5.

Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS 14.5 · Apple M1 · 8 GB memory · 30 GB storage · Very low to Low settings
Recommended
Latest macOS · Apple M1 Pro or better · 16 GB memory · 30 GB storage · Medium settings

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Frostpunk 2 on Mac: FAQ

Does Frostpunk 2 run on an M1 Mac?

Yes. A MacBook Air M1 gets about 29 FPS at 1080p High.

How much memory does Frostpunk 2 need on Mac?

It asks for at least 8 GB of unified memory. On Apple Silicon that memory is also video memory, so more headroom keeps it steadier.

Which Mac do I need for Frostpunk 2 at 60 FPS?

At 1080p High, from the MacBook Pro M1 Pro (about 69 FPS). At 1440p, from the MacBook Pro M5.

Is Frostpunk 2 native to Apple Silicon?

Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam.

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