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Can you play Metro Exodus on Mac? Requirements and FPS on every model

Genre: FPSDeveloper: 4A GamesMac release: 2020
How demandingHigh
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Yes: Metro Exodus has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam. It needs an Apple M1 or newer and 16 GB of unified memory. It runs on 39 of the 40 Apple Silicon Macs we track, and 23 of them go past 60 FPS at 1080p High.

The oldest Mac that clears 60 FPS at 1080p High is the MacBook Pro M1 Max (about 97 FPS).

Data reviewed October 1, 2026

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What FPS does your Mac get in Metro Exodus?

Pick your model, then set memory, GPU cores and MetalFX.

Mac compatibility

Apple Silicon native
Yes
Store
Steam
Minimum chip
Apple M1
Minimum memory
16 GB
MetalFX
No
Mac release
2020

Metro Exodus 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 Metro Exodus?

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

For 60 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M3 Pro (Apple M3 Pro), at about 66 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1440p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac mini M4 Pro (Apple M4 Pro), at about 64 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 4K High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac Studio M2 Ultra (Apple M2 Ultra), at about 70 FPS.

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

Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS Catalina 10.15 · 16 GB memory · Radeon Pro 560 or Apple silicon
Recommended
macOS Big Sur · 16 GB memory · Apple M1 or Radeon RX 5700 XT

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Metro Exodus on Mac: FAQ

Does Metro Exodus run on an M1 Mac?

Yes. A MacBook Air M1 gets about 23 FPS at 1080p High.

How much memory does Metro Exodus need on Mac?

It asks for at least 16 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 Metro Exodus at 60 FPS?

At 1080p High, from the MacBook Pro M3 Pro (about 66 FPS). At 1440p, from the Mac mini M4 Pro.

Is Metro Exodus native to Apple Silicon?

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

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