Can you download & play League of Legends on Mac?

Can you download & play League of Legends on Mac?

League of Legends is a computer-exclusive title, some players have been wondering if you're able to play it on a Mac.

27th Apr 2023 12:57

Image via Riot Games

League of Legends is undoubtedly one of the most popular video game titles across the world. As now longtime king of the MOBA genre, Riot Games’ first official game is played by millions and millions of players on their computers. This begs the question… can you download and play League of Legends on Mac? Here’s what you need to know.

Can you play League of Legends on Mac?

Concept art for League of Legends, which can be played on Macv

In short, yes, you can play League of Legends on a Mac. Initially, when the popular MOBA launched in 2009, the developers at Riot Games released League of Legends as a Microsoft Windows exclusive.

As of 2013, however, Riot unveiled a Mac version of League of Legends that is also constantly receiving updates.

How to download League of Legends on a Mac

League of Legends Mac Download page

Downloading League of Legends on a Mac is quite simple. Just like downloading the game on a PC, you can visit the official League of Legends website and follow these steps:

  1. First, visit the official League of Legends website here
  2. After that, players who don’t have a League of Legends account will want to create an account. Those who already have a League of Legends account can just click on “already got an account”
  3. From there, find the Download Mac Installer just below the blue “Download for Windows” button
  4. That’s it! Once the file is done downloading, open it up and continue with the prompts

Once you’ve got League of Legends downloaded and installed on your Mac it’s time to get into the Summoner’s Rift where you won’t experience any shortness of fun. From the 160 champions there are to learn to the constant updates rolling around every month - whether you’re a new or returning player, there is much to enjoy in League of Legends.

André González Rodríguez

About The Author

André González Rodríguez

André is a Freelance League of Legends Journalist at GGRecon. He has written about his state’s local esports teams such as the Florida Mayhem and the Florida Mutineers on the Valencia Voice (Valencia College’s online newspaper). André has been watching esports since 2013 spanning different titles such as Call of Duty, League of Legends, Overwatch, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Ultimate, as well as other FGC titles.

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