Master of Orion on Mac

About Master of Orion

Master Of Orion – Conquer the Stars 
The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers. 
Diehard fans of the first games will be ecstatic to know that this revival is being built under the watchful eyes of members from the original development team, in conjunction with NGD Studios in Buenos Aires! 
Discover Master of Orion as it was always meant to be: A fully orchestrated score, interstellar warfare and exploration against the backdrop of beautifully animated far flung galaxies. Confront hostile civilizations, negotiate with mysterious aliens, share knowledge with allies and uncover this newly imagined universe. 
Just a sampling of the features you will find: 
All 10 original Master of Orion races, brought to life through compelling AI and award-winning voice acting talent 
Over 75 researchable technological advancements 
Vast galaxies featuring up to a 100 different solar systems, each composed of myriad planets and stars 
Customizable ships with diverse styles for each race 
Multiple ways to win – including conquest, technological, diplomatic, and more 
Enthralling gameplay that will have you saying “just one more turn” again and again
And in the Collector’s Edition:
The exclusive Terran race of militant humans to play in the game
Special pixelated ship models available in the game for a more retro feel
All three legendary original games – Master of Orion 1, 2, and 3
A nearly 300-page Art Book (in digital format) showing the progress of the game’s art along with the original concept art and line drawings
Music files from the game and printable music scores

How to Run Master of Orion on Mac

Mac Version Not Available

Option 1: Use Parallels

Parallels is the fastest, easiest, and most powerful option to run Windows on your Mac. Data can be shared between Mac and Windows and switching between the two is as simple as switching screens. Run it On Mac recommends Parallels as the #1 best way to run Master of Orion on your Mac desktop or laptop.

Pros: Very Cost-Effective; Easily transfer files; Easily switch between Windows & Mac.

Cons: May see a slight decrease in performance; Cost varies from $50-80 for a personal license.

Option 2: Use Bootcamp

Boot Camp is a boot utility included with most Apple desktop and laptop products that allows users to install a Windows operating system alongside the native macOS/OS X operating system. Using Bootcamp is a relatively technical process and should probably only be undertaken by someone who understands the process.

Pros: Free; Good option if you need high performance or are using an older machine.

Cons: Switching between operating systems requires a restart; difficult, technical installation process.

Master of Orion System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / (64-bit only)
    • Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended)
    • Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / (64-bit only)
    • Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended)
    • Additional Notes: Supported video cards at the time of release: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, Radeon R9 series. Note: Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported.