But Rosetta 2 has its last days ahead, so it’s good news that Steam has just revealed a way to play its games natively. Steam is about to get native support for Apple Silicon Macs. VCG via Getty ...

Native support for Apple Silicon should make Steam run more smoothly. The update follows Apple’s announcement that it will stop launching major updates for Intel-based Macs after macOS Tahoe.

Steam launched a beta version of its PC gaming app with native support for Apple Silicon chips, providing a significant update for Mac users. This new version of Steam is designed to run more ...

After a years-long wait, Steam for Mac is finally a native Apple Silicon app. Or about to be. Valve quietly rolled out the new version as part of a beta update, and you can try it right now.

Most PC games still prioritize Windows and x86, but native Apple Silicon support is becoming more common in games on Steam and the Mac App Store.

Steam on Mac can now run natively on Apple Silicon thanks to a beta update, offering a smoother, more responsive app for gamers. Here's how to check it out.

To get the new Steam beta going on your Mac, follow these steps: open Steam, go to Settings, then Interface, and in the Beta Participation selectors, pick "Steam Beta Update" in the drop-down menu.

Until now, the makers at Valve have relied on Apple's Rosetta 2 translation layer for their Steam client for macOS, but that will soon be history.

Valve has quietly released a Steam Client Beta that runs natively on Apple Silicon, ... Steam Beta Adds Native Apple Silicon Support for Mac. Friday June 13, 2025 4:41 am PDT by Tim Hardwick.

Steam’s latest client beta includes native support for Apple Silicon. The update means Steam will no longer have to rely on the Rosetta 2 emulator to run on Arm-based Macs.