How to Play Overwatch on Mac (M1, M2, M3, M4 & Intel)
With its massive "Reign of Talon" update, Overwatch has undergone a major overhaul (even dropping the "2" from its name!) and introduced 5 spectacular new heroes. Unfortunately, Blizzard’s famous competitive FPS has never received a native macOS version. So, what’s the workaround? The answer is Shadow PC. Forget about Boot Camp or unstable emulators: discover how to play Overwatch on your Mac at max settings and team up with your friends, all thanks to cloud gaming.
Overwatch on Mac: Turn Your MacBook Into a Gaming PC
Itching to test out Jetpack Cat’s or Domina’s new gameplay, but the Battle.net launcher stubbornly tells you the game isn’t supported on your system? Don't go buying a new computer just yet.
With Shadow PC, you get remote access to a highly powerful Windows PC hosted in the cloud. In just a few clicks, you can install Battle.net and launch Overwatch on your iMac, Mac mini, or MacBook (whether it’s running an Intel chip or Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3, or M4). Experience flawless performance and maxed-out graphics without turning your machine into a space heater!
AMD EPYC CPU, 8 cores (3.25 GHz); 16 GB RAM; NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada GPU, 16 GB (GeForce RTX 4060–class GPU); 512 GB SSD
AMD EPYC CPU, 8 cores (up to 3.7 GHz); 28 GB RAM; NVIDIA RTX A4500 GPU, 20 GB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti–class GPU); 512 GB SSD
Squad Up: Enjoy Overwatch Cross-Play on Mac
Overwatch is built around teamwork, and owning a Mac shouldn't leave you isolated. Because Shadow PC gives you access to a native Windows environment, you're running the actual PC version of the game.
That means you get 100% full cross-play. Instantly group up with your friends, whether they play on a Windows PC, PS5, Xbox, or are also playing on a Mac via Shadow! In-game voice chat and your Battle.net friends list work perfectly. You’ll never be the only one in your friend group left out again.
Season 1 of "Reign of Talon" marks a historic turning point with the arrival of 5 heroes all at once. Block incoming fire with the tank Domina, scorch the battlefield with Anran, deploy Emre's explosives, heal your allies with Mizuki, and take to the skies with the highly anticipated Jetpack Cat. Shadow PC guarantees the framerates you need to master their new abilities from day one.
Competitive gameplay is evolving. With the introduction of sub-roles (Bruisers, Initiators, Tacticians...), the meta has never been this strategic. To react in a split second, you need minimal latency. Shadow’s network infrastructure ensures an optimal ping to Blizzard’s servers; a vital requirement for climbing the ranks in competitive play.
Immerse yourself in Overwatch's new major story arc. Participate in in-game events with your friends, choose your allegiance between Overwatch and the fearsome Talon organization, and unlock exclusive rewards throughout the year.
Why Choose Cloud Gaming for a Multiplayer FPS?
In a fast-paced competitive FPS like Overwatch, playing at 30 frames per second with frame drops just isn't an option. Software emulation solutions (like Parallels Desktop or CrossOver) often fall short for multiplayer games, largely due to anti-cheat systems.
Shadow PC bypasses this issue entirely by providing a real, remote Windows PC. Depending on the plan you choose (like the Power offer), you can run the game in 1440p or 4K, and take full advantage of the 120Hz displays on newer MacBook Pros for a true esports-grade experience.
Tutorial: Install Overwatch on macOS in 3 steps
Ready to join the squad and take on the Reaper? Here's how to launch Overwatch (2) on your Apple device (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, etc.):
Go to shadow.tech and select the PC configuration that suits your needs.
Install the Shadow client on your Mac, or log in directly from your web browser via pc.shadow.tech.
Start up your Shadow PC, download Battle.net, log in to your Blizzard account, and install Overwatch. Then you're ready to start playing!
Your Gaming PC: Anytime, Anywhere
Log in to your Shadow PC to play Overwatch and all your favorite games* on any Apple device, even your iPhone or Apple TV, or directly from your web browser. Shadow’s cloud gaming and streaming technology transforms your Mac into a powerful gaming PC that you can access wherever and whenever you want!
FAQ
Shadow is a complete Windows gaming PC fully hosted in the cloud. It’s the only virtual machine whose performance rivals that of a local PC. And unlike cloud-gaming services, you can install and run any game, app, or software: there’s no restricted catalog.
Your Shadow is a true professional Windows workstation. Install everything you need*: Adobe Suite, CAD tools, development IDEs, etc.
Yes, both the Shadow app and the browser version work on most recent versions of macOS and computers.
For each device of your choosing, you can download the Shadow PC software client for free; in particular, this will allow you to test the browsing quality and adjust your video quality settings to the highest resolution, such as 4k. When you need to quickly access your environment and files via a new device or a workstation that's limited in terms of software installation, you can now directly access your Shadow PC via a browser. No installation required, it's quick and easy: Just head to the pc.shadow.tech web page! This access mode comes particularly in handy when you're giving a client a demo or delivering training via a demanding software directly on your clients or prospects' device: No need to lug around your own hardware, with your software and data, as Shadow PC gives you easy and instant access to it, at any tie and anywhere.
Yes, with Shadow you get 1 Gb/s download speeds to your Shadow PC, even if your local internet connection is slow.
In short: no. We provide enough power to meet your needs based on your chosen plan. Regarding latency, our advanced technology enables smooth usage even at low bandwidth (starting at 15 Mb/s), delivering virtually imperceptible latency. Of course, compression can impact image quality, and if your connection is too weak, you may notice a difference compared to the original image.
Yes, Shadow does not limit the resolution, allowing you to run Windows, your games, and software in 4K UHD. Please note that some games may not support 4K or may experience reduced performance at this resolution. Additionally, higher resolutions require more bandwidth, meaning you'll need a faster and more stable internet connection compared to lower resolutions.
Yes, you can activate a second screen directly on the Quick Menu.
