Teamfight Tactics: MacOS Support Gets the Boot (For Now)

TFT Takes a Break from MacOS

Hold onto your keyboards, folks! Riot’s Teamfight Tactics has decided to temporarily wave goodbye to MacOS support after the 18.1 patch drops. Yeah, that’s right—no more gaming on your sleek Apple machines for the time being. But don’t start crying into your mousepads just yet; this shake-up is part of a grand plan to improve the game in the long run.

What Does This Mean for You?

If you’ve been happily playing TFT on your Mac, it’s time to find an alternative—at least until Riot finishes tinkering. The decision comes as the game shifts from relying on Hextech for Unreal Engine to something a little more snazzy. Riot assures us that this transition will lead to better tools and tech for the beloved auto battler. Until then, Mac users will just have to sit this one out while the devs work their magic.

Remember, if you were one of those Mac-toting gamers, your account is still safe! Riot has promised that nothing on your account will disappear—your hard-earned goodies and progress remain intact. Just don’t forget, when you finally get back in the game, your Preferred Settings will have done a little disappearing act; they’ll need a reset. But hey, that’s easy peasy to fix in-game!

Oh, and for those still on Windows or other supported devices, you can keep on playing like nothing happened! Just make sure your rig meets the new minimum specs following the patch; it’s time to get jazzy with at least Windows 10 (Version 19041+), DirectX11 (Feature Level 4.3), and Shader Model 5.

As for the new client? It’s still in the oven, baking until it’s perfectly delicious, set to drop on Friday, October 9. They’ve also informed us that any downloads and patches shouldn’t stir up any hassle—only the initial patch for Set 18 might be larger than your average size. So, grab your snacks, kick back, and get ready for some good ol’ TFT action.

Lastly, if you’re eager to test out future updates, Riot’s got your back with two Public Beta Environments (PBE). The first kicks off for Set 18 on July 14 and runs for a month, while the second, aimed at the PC client, starts September 9. It’s the perfect chance for you to dive in, report bugs, and share feedback, helping to shape the future of TFT.