The Mac M1 chip, based on Apple's ARM architecture, has raised questions about compatibility with various games. Fortunately, Shadow of the Tomb Raider can run on Mac M1 devices, but with some caveats. The game is not natively optimized for the M1 chip, but it can be played using various workarounds.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is not officially available as a free download for Mac; it is a premium title typically purchased through the Mac App Store Compatibility & Performance on M1 Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Mac M1 Download Free
: Note that while the game is often on sale here, the Epic Games version is frequently Windows-only . Mac users generally need the Steam or App Store versions for native macOS support. Performance on M1 Macs The Mac M1 chip, based on Apple's ARM