Hearts of Iron 4 can run on M1 Macs via Rosetta 2.
[toc] Attention all armchair generals! Have you ever wanted to prove your strategic leadership in wartime but are too worried about the real-life implications of actual war?
Well, fear not, because Hearts of Iron 4 has you covered. Made by Paradox Interactive Studios, a company well known for its strategic 4X games, Hearts of Iron 4 is sure to make any WWII enthusiast jump for joy. Paradox Studios also has a stellar history of stable Mac ports, so this is definitely something worth looking at.
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| Art | Game | Genre | 64-bit? | 64-bit | API | M1 Support | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts of Iron 4 | Strategy | Yes | TBC | Rosetta | Good |
Hearts of Iron 4 M1 Mac benchmarks
The table summarizes our benchmark results as well as results from other members of the community:
| Game | Machine | Resolution | Settings | FPS | Tester |
As a reminder, this is how we describe the different levels of performance:
- Below 20 FPS: Unplayable: Laggy gameplay, full of stutters and slowdowns.
- 20-30 FPS: Borderline: Can be OK in slow-paced games. Still, not optimal.
- 30-45 FPS: Playable: Acceptable for most (most gaming consoles do this).
- 45-60 FPS: Smooth: Fluid gameplay, with no perceivable stutters.
- 60+ FPS: Very Smooth: For hardcore and professional players, a luxury for most.
We usually aim for 30 FPS, because 30 FPS is enough to guarantee a smooth and fluid experience for most casual gamers.
Tested versions:
We performed our in-house tests on the following machine:
- 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021): Apple M1 Pro chip with 8-Core CPU, 14-Core GPU, 16 GB RAM
- OS: macOS Big Sur version 12.0.1
M1 Mac support
Hearts of Iron 4 runs on M1 Macs with Apple Silicon via Rosetta 2.
As you can see below, the game is still exclusively written for Intel-based Macs, but thanks to Rosetta 2, Hearts of Iron 4 can nonetheless run great on M1 Macs.
What is Rosetta 2? Rosetta 2 is a translation process that enables an M1 Mac with Apple silicon to use apps built for Intel-based Macs.
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Hearts of Iron 4 Mac requirements
These are the game’s official Mac requirements:
| Minimum Requirements | |
| OS: | 10.11 |
| Processor: | 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 |
| Memory: | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics: | ATI Radeon HD 6970M |
| Hard Drive: | 2 GB |
| A 64-Bit OS and processor are required | |
⚠️ According to these system requirements, a Mac with integrated graphics should not be able to run it. But we can confirm it’s definitely possible.
Hearts of Iron 4 on Mac: Verdict
Hearts of Iron 4 has everything you could want in a World War 2 simulator. You get to manage your borders, making sure your territory stays out of foreign hands. Send troops abroad to help allies or to invade strategic weaknesses in the enemy’s defense. Research and develop better war technology for use in this turbulent age.
And if you ever get bored of fighting AI opponents, try fighting some real people online. With crossplay enabled, Mac users can meet up with everyone else on the battlefield to showcase their leadership. With all this content, Hearts of Iron 4 is a game worth checking out.
| OpenCritic: | 83 – 80% of Critics recommend |
| PC Gamer: | 8/10 |
| Steam: | 92% – Very Positive reviews |
Hearts of Iron 4 Mac download
You can download Hearts of Iron 4 from Steam.
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