on Steam to test the opening levels and check performance on your specific M1 model. Epic Games Store (Limited Time) : The game was previously offered for free on the Epic Games Store
However, if you are looking for a native macOS version of Lara Croft’s latest adventure to download directly, we have some bad news—and some good news about workarounds.
Introduction to Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Before Launch
- Update macOS – Ventura or Sonoma (or Sequoia) improves Rosetta 2 efficiency.
- Close all other apps – Especially Chrome and Electron apps (Discord, Slack).
- Plug into power – M1 Macs throttle slightly on battery.
- Check for game updates – Steam auto-updates. Mac App Store may require manual refresh.
If you want legal options for playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider on an M1 Mac, I can help with: