Cyberpunk 2077 will be released on Mac
By ForGeeks
A few years ago, the thought of launching games on the Mac was met with skepticism, but the release of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Apple’s platform marks an important turnaround. Including the base game and the Phantom Liberty add-on, the release demonstrates the Mac’s growing potential as a gaming device – despite the lack of discrete graphics cards.
Optimizing for Apple Silicon: not just a port
The Mac version isn’t just an adaptation of the PC release. Apple says the game utilizes the company’s proprietary technologies:
- MetalFX Upscaling – AI scaling for crisp visuals with reduced GPU load
- Spatial Sound with head tracking support for AirPods
- Dynamic HDR optimized for XDR displays
- MetalFX frame interpolation (up to 120 FPS on ultra settings) – technology announced for late 2024
- Support for Magic Mouse, Trackpad, and game controllers
Requirements and performance
- Apple Silicon chip (M1 or newer)
- 16GB single memory
- macOS 15.5+
Although Apple promises «smooth gameplay and stunning graphics», actual performance on different Mac models is still in question. Of particular interest is the claimed 120 FPS mode, which will likely only be available on the M3 Max and M4.
Context: Apple’s game strategy
- Baldur’s Gate 3 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Apple is actively developing the Metal 3 API and developer tools
- A focus on I-technologies (upscaling, frame generation) compensates for the lack of discrete graphics
- If Apple keeps this up, the Mac may finally have a place in the premium-gaming niche – albeit with caveats. The success of Cyberpunk 2077 will be an important test for that scenario.
- And the success of Cyberpunk 2077 will be an important test for that scenario.
were previously released on the Mac
Material Cyberpunk 2077 will release on Mac was first published on ITZine.ru.
