Summary
PUBG Mobile is a popular battle royale game known for its intense gameplay and strategic elements. While it is primarily designed for mobile devices, many users wish to experience it on larger screens, such as their Mac computers. However, finding a suitable PUBG mobile emulator for Mac M1 can be challenging.
In this guide, we introduce MuMuPlayer Pro, an Android Emulator that runs natively on Mac M1, making it easy to download PUBG Mobile on Mac M1. Read on for a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial, optimal settings, and key-mapping recommendations for the ultimate gaming experience.
How to Install MuMuPlayer Pro on Mac M1
Please follow these simple steps to set up MuMuPlayer Pro on your device. Note that this guide applies to all Apple Silicon MacBooks:
1. Download and Install MuMuPlayer Pro:
CLICK HERE to go to the official MuMuPlayer Pro website and download the latest version.
Once downloaded, open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
If you want to learn more about customizing the MuMuPlayer Pro settings, you can check out this video where I go into more detail.
Installing PUBG Mobile on MuMuPlayer Pro
1. Launch MuMuPlayer Pro:
After installation, open MuMuPlayer Pro from the Application folder or Launchpad. It should run smoothly on Mac M1 devices thanks to its native support.
2. Login to Google Play Store:
Inside MuMuPlayer Pro, locate the Google Play Store app. Sign in using your Google account to access all the apps available on the store.
3. Search for PUBG Mobile:
In the Google Play Store within MuMuPlayer Pro, search for PUBG Mobile using the search bar. Click on the game from the search results to open its download page, and install it as you would on your mobile phone.
4. Launch the Game:
Once installed, you can find PUBG Mobile on the home screen of MuMuPlayer Pro, you can technically start playing now. However, for an enhanced gaming experience, it is crucial to set up key-mapping. This makes playing with a keyboard much easier.
Set Up Key-Mapping to Play PUBG Mobile
1. Access the Key-Mapping Setting:
MuMuPlayer Pro includes a built-in key-mapping feature for both keyboard/ mouse and gamepad, which you can access by clicking the keyboard icon on the emulator’s toolbar.
There are 3 default mapping schemes already on the player which cover the basic control of the game. You now can select the first one Default Operation Plan to start using the Macbook keyboard to control.
Tip: Enable the Show Mapping Hints to see which key is assigned to which in-game action.
2. Customize Key Bindings:
If you find this preset inconvenient, you can edit the scheme by clicking on Edit Scheme. Start by dragging the key controls onto the respective areas of the game screen.
For instance, map the movement keys (WASD), use the left mouse button for shooting, and Space for jumping. You can easily change a key by clicking on it and pressing another key, ensuring each key is unique for one action.
If an action has not been assigned a key yet, you can right-click and add a new key mapping, then assign a key for that action.
3. Save and Test Key-Mapping:
Once you are satisfied with the setup, save your configuration and test it by playing a match to see if it works perfectly for you. In case you want to use my preset for PUBG Mobile you can download it here, and import it into your MuMuPlayer Pro.
Download the keymap for Keyboard/ mouse
Download the keymap for Controllers
Tip: Press ` on your keyboard to lock your mouse first before playing any games for a great gaming experience. Now, let’s look at other games you can enjoy with MuMuPlayer Pro.
This method of setting up key mappings can be used for different games as well. I’ve used the same method for other popular titles like Fortnite Mobile. You can check out that tutorial in the article below.
How to Download Fortnite Mobile on your Mac
TOP 10 Mobile Games to Play with MuMuPlayer Pro
MuMuPlayer Pro isn’t just limited to PUBG Mobile. It supports a variety of Android games that you can play on Mac M1. In this video where I mentioned some other titles worth trying. Happy gaming!
