Last Updated on July 12, 2024 by Sourav
Zenless Zone Zero has no official macOS release, yet you can play it on a MacBook using an alternative method – for Apple machines having an M1 chip or newer.
Unlike Honkai Star Rail and Genshin Impact, the latest gacha game from HoYoverse, Zenless Zone Zero, caters to a hardcore gamer base.
Although running Zenless Zone Zero on a Mac is not as easy as it sounds, it can be played with no hiccups at all.
Play Zenless Zone Zero on MacBook using PlayCover
You first need to install an app called PlayCover. This will emulate the iOS and iPadOS versions of Zenless Zone Zero on Apple MacBooks with M-series chips.
How to install PlayCover on MacBook
Now that you’ve downloaded the app, follow the instructions below:
- Double-click the .dmg file.
- When the warning shows up about security settings, click on OK.
- Use the Finder app (CMD+Space) and search for Security.
- When the settings open, scroll down further.
- Allow when the message to run PlayCover appears. This will fire up the app.
Make sure you’re not updating PlayCover ever. Do that and you won’t be able to log into the game as the “Parameter” error will show up.
How to play Zenless Zone Zero on Mac using PlayCover
- Download the Zenless Zone Zero IPA file from decrypt.day’s website.
- Double-click on the IPA file you downloaded and wait for the game to finish installing.
- Right-click on the game icon and select the ‘Settings’ option.
- Head to the ‘Graphics’ tab and select your iOS device of choice as ‘iPad Pro (12.9 inch) (5th gen) | M1 | 8GB’.
- Now, set your desired resolution, and keep the Resolution Scaler at 1.2 or lower.
- Exit the settings menu.
- Double-click the game icon, and maximize the screen to enjoy.
What to do if Zenless Zone Zero crashes unexpectedly on PlayCover?
If Zenless Zone Zero crashes unexpectedly on PlayCover, simply add the app to the launcher again.
What it will do is replace a small chunk of the app data. It will retain the installed files, so you won’t need to reinstall the entire game.
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Zenless Zone Zero file size on iOS
On iOS, the game’s file size is 26 GB. It’s 6 more Gigabytes than its Android counterpart and a bit smaller than Honkai Star Rail.
Make sure your iOS version is 14.0 or later. However, the file size will increase in the future as the game introduces new content down the line.
If you want to play the game on other platforms, check their file sizes below:
- PC: 57 GB
- PS5: 55 GB
- Android: 20 GB
For Android, version 11.0 or later is recommended. And to get the best experience on a PC, install Zenless Zone Zero on an SSD.