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Set your own balance: New boost for GRID Autosport™ on iOS

18 February 2019

The upcoming 1.3 update for GRID Autosport™ brings a much-requested feature to iOS: the option for players to set their own balance between performance and graphics. The update is headed to iOS this winter.… Read More

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ROME: Total War updated with additional factions and features on iOS

31 January 2019

ROME: Total War 1.10 is a free update bringing three key improvements to the App Store’s leading strategy game. Massively increased strategy options with 19 factions unlocked. A new range marker feature, showing the firing distance of your missile units. Units in a group ca… Read More

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Gaining ground — Additional factions and features coming to ROME: Total War for iOS

3 January 2019

ROME: Total War 1.10 is a free update to the premium iOS strategy hit, on the calendar early this year. Key improvements: Unlocks almost every faction, giving you a choice of 19 and offering near infinite replayability. A new range marker feature, showing the firing distance… Read More

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Just the ticket — Sid Meier’s Railroads! for macOS updated to 64-bit

18 December 2018

Sid Meier’s Railroads! has been updated to 64-bit, using Feral’s latest libraries and Apple’s Metal graphics API for a chuffing great performance boost across all supported Macs. Beloved of strategy fans and train enthusiasts alike, Railroads! is a compelling mix of business simul… Read More

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Tropico in the palm of your hand — Buy once, rule forever on iPad

18 December 2018

Welcome to Tropico, an island nation in dire need of an inspirational leader. (Psst. That’s you.) Buy the full game on the App Store for £11.99 / $11.99 / €12.99 and start pulling the levers of power. Watch the launch trailer on YouTube to explore Tropico and the awesome features… Read More

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El Presidente extends the hand of friendship — Tropico on iPad will release with Russian support

17 December 2018

After much diplomatic back-channel manoeuvring, we are delighted to announce that the proud nations of Tropico and Russia have forged a new special relationship designed to bolster trade, lessen military tensions, and ensure that Russian-speakers can enjoy Tropico on iPad from the … Read More

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Features roundup: What to get hyped about in Tropico for iPad

17 December 2018

With the cries of toucans and buzz of power plants reaching fever pitch, it’s time to roll out Tropico’s biggest features. You rule! Develop and manage every aspect of Tropico, from its roads, buildings and people, to its military, trade and foreign policies. Be a visionary lead… Read More

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Our island, our way! Feral plays Tropico on iPad

11 December 2018

Two Feral technocrats are offering an in-depth exploration of Tropico on iOS! Watch on YouTube as we use touch controls to show off Tropico’s delicious mix of strategy and satire — all from the screen of an iPad Pro. … Read More

Total War: EMPIRE, NAPOLEON and MEDIEVAL II Definitive Editions released on the Feral Store

11 December 2018

Enjoy hundreds of hours of colossal battles and cunning strategy. Like the respective Gold Editions on the Mac App Store, the Definitive Editions of these Total War classics come loaded with all their DLC. Buy now Total War: EMPIRE - Definitive Edition Lead Native Americans … Read More

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DiRT 4 on track for macOS and Linux in 2019

7 December 2018

Stir up a storm in DiRT 4, the latest in Codemasters’ champion off-road series. DiRT 4 puts you at the wheel of the most powerful machines ever made as you face the world’s toughest environments and circuits in rally, rallycross, and landrush races. Watch the trailer for a tantal… Read More

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XCOM® 2 recruits Anarchy’s Children on March 17th

17 March 2016

Update: Due to a schedule change, Anarchy’s Children DLC for XCOM 2 will no longer be available for Mac and Linux March 17th, but will be shortly. Greetings, Commander. We’re excited to reveal more info today on Anarchy’s Children, the first DLC pack coming to XCOM 2 on March 17… Read More

March of the penguins: prophecy speaks of a new wonder for Linux

29 February 2016

This year an ancient spring equinox celebration will be observed. But far from being sacrificed for divine nourishment, the penguins will instead be blessed. For something marvellous will be revealed to Linux in the week beginning with the equinox. Travel to Facebook or Twitter … Read More

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XCOM 2 hotfix patch now available for Mac and Linux

26 February 2016

We're pleased to announce that the first patch for XCOM 2 on Mac and Linux is now live on Steam. Patch 1.0.1 brings improvements to the frame rate and occasional in-level stutters, fixes an issue with mods not enabling on some machines, and resolves an issue where the player is … Read More

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#FeralPlays XCOM 2 on Linux: the mutant version

10 February 2016

It was the week before XCOM 2. The mission was on. The coffee was in. Every resource went into prepping the game for deployment, certainly not playing it for fun… But we did it anyway. Yes, a few days before hitting our final objective, we launched an early strike on Linux and l… Read More

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What’s new in XCOM 2 for Mac and Linux?

8 February 2016

All the best new features in XCOM 2 explained No two levels are ever the same XCOM 2 generates each level as it loads, which means you never play the same map twice. The system is different to XCOM: Enemy Unknown's, in that it takes manually created maps and populates them r… Read More

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XCOM 2 launches with day-one mods for Mac and Linux – only on Steam!

5 February 2016 (Last Updated: 9 February 2016)

Long War Studios partners with Firaxis to bring the first mods to Steam Workshop. One of the most exciting features of XCOM 2 is that it is so 'mod-friendly', and we're excited to tell you that the first mods are out today. They’re fully compatible with the Mac and Linux version… Read More

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Stand up for humanity: take command of XCOM 2 on Mac and Linux

5 February 2016

A terrifying possibility has been realized: aliens rule the planet. Now is the time to rise up and take back the Earth with XCOM 2 for Mac and Linux. XCOM, the planet’s last line of defense, has been decimated and scattered. As the Commander, you must rebuild the remnant XCOM … Read More

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XCOM 2 for Mac and Linux – Feral announces cross-platform multiplayer!

4 February 2016

Feral has today revealed that XCOM 2 will support cross-platform multiplayer across Mac, Linux and Windows. Cross-platform multiplayer is available for the Steam version of the game, enabling Mac and Linux gamers to challenge their Windows PC counterparts. In XCOM 2's Multipl… Read More

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XCOM 2 for Mac and Linux – system requirements revealed

29 January 2016 (Last Updated: 8 February 2016)

Feral has today revealed the minimum and recommended system requirements for the upcoming XCOM 2 for both Mac and Linux. To play XCOM 2 you'll need to be running the latest version of Mac OS X, or Ubuntu 14.04.2 (64-bit) or SteamOS for Linux-based machines. Both versions require… Read More

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A hard-won victory: Company of Heroes 2 upgraded with Mac vs Linux multiplayer

29 January 2016

Company of Heroes 2 has been reinforced with a game-changing update: Mac vs Linux multiplayer. Upgrade your game for free or purchase the latest version from the Feral Store, then join the Mac and Linux armies massing on the Steam Group.… Read More

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The end of the beginning — Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition released on macOS and Linux

5 November 2019

In the grand finale to the Tomb Raider origins trilogy, players take on the role of Lara Croft as she battles through the impenetrable jungles of Central America, explores underwater environments filled with crevasses and tunnels, and takes on the deadly organisation known as Trini… Read More

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Gameplay and content revealed for Alien: Isolation on Nintendo Switch

31 October 2019

Watch the new gameplay trailer for a first sighting of the fearsome Alien on Nintendo Switch and a peek at the DLC. Alien: Isolation for Nintendo Switch will come loaded with all seven DLCs including ‘Last Survivor’, Ellen Ripley’s final mission on board the USCSS Nostromo from th… Read More

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Company of Heroes for iPad — The Command Wheel

29 October 2019

Company of Heroes asks players to make tactical decisions about everything from tank routes to ambushes. For the upcoming iPad version, in addition to the classic button UI you can access a Command Wheel designed to help you make better decisions. Simply tap and hold a unit to dis… Read More

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Update Tropico on mobile now to get Absolute Power absolutely free!

29 October 2019 (Last Updated: 6 November 2019)

The Absolute Power expansion pack dishes out 10 brand new missions, each with its own island. Update your game now, or buy Tropico on the App Store or Google Play Store. And remember, compañeros — while power corrupts, Absolute Power totally rocks. … Read More

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Strategic vision — Total War: NAPOLEON updated to 64-bit on macOS

28 October 2019

Napoleon’s historic campaign of conquest has been future-proofed with a 64-bit patch fully compatible with the latest macOS. This significant update also uses Feral’s latest code libraries and Apple’s Metal API for performance enhancements across all supported Macs. Ensure you ar… Read More

Seize the ROME: Total War Collection and conquer all on iOS

28 October 2019

Now that the Gods have unleashed ROME: Total War, Barbarian Invasion and Alexander on iPad and iPhone, the truly power-hungry among you have a chance to claim all three at a bargain price. Buy the ROME: Total War Collection from the App Store for £16.99 / €18.99 / $16.99. If you … Read More

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ROME: Total War - Alexander reinforced for iPad

24 October 2019

ROME: Total War - Alexander for iPad has been updated with all the extra features and functionality of the new iPhone and Android versions, including: New range markers show the firing distance of your missile units. Unit status, such as health and ammo, displayed above thei… Read More

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Ancient history’s great game — ROME: Total War - Alexander out now for iPhone and Android

24 October 2019

Alexander’s mighty cavalry and hoplite phalanxes are at your disposal for just £4.99 / $4.99 / €5,49. Check your device is supported and buy from the App Store or Google Play Store to prove yourself King of Kings. The time is ripe for Total War. … Read More

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition destined for macOS and Linux on 5 November

15 October 2019

In a gripping action-adventure packed with mystery and menace, Lara Croft must save the world from a Mayan apocalypse and forge herself into the Tomb Raider she is destined to become. Combining the base game, all seven DLC challenge tombs, as well as all downloadable weapons, outf… Read More

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Tropico for iOS and Android seizes Absolute Power on 29 October

15 October 2019

Absolute Power is the expansion to Tropico, the sizzling city-builder making big waves on mobile. Arriving in a free update for iOS and Android, Absolute Power dishes out 10 brand new missions, each with its own island. If you haven’t yet experienced the delights of Tropico, buy … Read More

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