New Mac os: Sequoia 15.2 and Steam help needed pls!

[76561198174755689]

New Mac os: Sequoia 15.2 and Steam help needed pls!
hi guys, first post. I have not used steam in years and am using a new Macbook M4. I recently updated from sequoia 15.1 (which didn't work work steam either) to 15.2 and basically i am getting an error msg pop up stating "this version of steam is not compatible with macOS 14 or later and needs to be updated"

as steam is such a large gaming platform... surely they must have released an update which is compatible with my os?

Any help much appreciated - thanks in advance!

[mmrobinson1983]

Probably not, I can't even get my xbox controller to work on game via steam, even though it works while navigating steam. even tried plugging it in.

[76561198174755689]

sorry not sure how that's relevant to a mac user haha

[Homy]

My Steam client works on both 14.7.1 and 15.1.1.

[76561198174755689]

any tips to help me out please guys? really want to play a new game!

[NorthboundTrain]

Steam client is working for me on my M4 Pro MacBook running the latest Sequoia:

Steam Beta Branch: Stable Client
Steam Version: 1733265492
Steam Client Build Date: Mon, Dec 2 4:29 PM UTC -08:00
Steam Web Build Date: Mon, Dec 2 4:20 PM UTC -08:00
Steam API Version: SteamClient021

MacOS: 15.2 (24C101)

One caveat, though, is that I can't get a controller to work, but that is a longtime Steam/Mac issue.

[76561198174755689]

Originally posted by NorthboundTrain:

Steam client is working for me on my M4 Pro MacBook running the latest Sequoia:

Steam Beta Branch: Stable Client
Steam Version: 1733265492
Steam Client Build Date: Mon, Dec 2 4:29 PM UTC -08:00
Steam Web Build Date: Mon, Dec 2 4:20 PM UTC -08:00
Steam API Version: SteamClient021

MacOS: 15.2 (24C101)

One caveat, though, is that I can't get a controller to work, but that is a longtime Steam/Mac issue.

hi mate,

Thanks a lot for this - I am an absolute dummy on Macs and stuff like this! if you could please assist me with this I would absolutely appreciate it!

Merry Christmas to you and your friends and family also!

[karlos sainz]

I have exactly the same issue. But i'm working from a 2019 macbook pro with macOS 15.2 sequoia. I have a steam account. Bought a game and wanted to download the newest steam client from the website. It's impossible to install this software on my computer; message i got is also that it would be the wrong steam software to use on a computer with newer versions then macOS14....

[hellraisedhorrorgirl]

Originally posted by NorthboundTrain:

Steam client is working for me on my M4 Pro MacBook running the latest Sequoia:

Steam Beta Branch: Stable Client
Steam Version: 1733265492
Steam Client Build Date: Mon, Dec 2 4:29 PM UTC -08:00
Steam Web Build Date: Mon, Dec 2 4:20 PM UTC -08:00
Steam API Version: SteamClient021

MacOS: 15.2 (24C101)

One caveat, though, is that I can't get a controller to work, but that is a longtime Steam/Mac issue.

How did you get it installed on your MacBook Pro M4? I just received my new Mac and I downloaded the app. When I try to open it wants to install Rosetta 2, and when I click install it states that "Rosetta 2 update is not available". Rosetta is not installed on this Mac anywhere nor can I install even from Terminal.

[Russian Tima.savage]

yea

[Dunarova sestra]

you need to do this.
open terminal and run this :
softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license

after you can install :)

[Armorip]

It sounds like you're running into an issue with compatibility between Steam and macOS Sequoia 15.2 (which I assume is a part of macOS's recent updates). Here's how you can try to fix it:

1. **Check for Steam Updates**:
- First, make sure that you have the latest version of Steam. Steam automatically updates itself, but if it hasn’t updated for you, you might want to try reinstalling it to get the most recent version. Simply download the latest version from [Steam’s website](https://store.steampowered.com/about/).

2. **Run Steam with Rosetta 2**:
- For newer Mac models with Apple Silicon (like your M4), some apps might need to run under Rosetta 2 to be compatible. Right-click the Steam app in your Applications folder, choose **Get Info**, and check the box that says **Open using Rosetta**. This will help with compatibility with the new ARM architecture.

3. **Check for macOS Updates**:
- Since Steam has a history of adapting to new macOS updates, it's also important to make sure your macOS is fully up to date. Go to **System Preferences > Software Update** and make sure everything is updated.

4. **Reinstall Steam**:
- If the above steps don’t help, try uninstalling and reinstalling Steam. This ensures you're running a fresh installation and can fix any missing or corrupted files. Don’t forget to back up your Steam library if needed.

5. **Compatibility Issues**:
- If Steam is still not compatible with macOS 15.2 (Sequoia), it may be worth checking forums (like Steam Community or Reddit) for similar issues. Steam might still be working on an update for full compatibility with macOS Sequoia.

If none of these work, you can consider reaching out to Steam’s Support for further assistance.

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