MacBook awarded long-awaited space opera role-playing game suited to Apple's advanced chipset technology
This week, game enthusiasts on Apple devices can rejoice as CD Projekt Red announces the release of the highly anticipated **Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition** on the Mac App Store, marking a significant leap for Mac gaming, particularly for Apple Silicon Macs.
The game, renowned for its immersive storyline and cutting-edge graphics, will now be accessible to Mac users, with key optimizations designed to enhance performance and visual quality.
**Support for Apple Silicon Macs**
Starting from the M1 chip, **Cyberpunk 2077** will run on Macs featuring Apple Silicon. However, to enjoy the game at its full potential, Mac models are required to have a minimum of **16GB RAM**, excluding older 8GB Mac models[2][1].
**Optimized for Metal Graphics API**
The game leverages advanced Metal features such as MetalFX DRS upscaling and Metal FX Frame Interpolation, which can generate intermediate frames and enable smoother gameplay potentially up to 120fps on ultra settings for compatible hardware[2]. This should improve visual fidelity and frame rates compared to earlier Mac games.
**High System Requirements for Best Experience**
For the most immersive experience, Apple recommends Macs with the M3 Ultra or M4 Max chipsets and **36GB RAM**, targeting resolutions between 2294x1432 and 2560x1440 at 60fps[1].
**Game Size Disparity by Platform**
The Mac version of the game will require approximately **159 GB** of storage, which is significantly larger than the 92 GB size on other PC stores like Steam or GOG[1][4].
**Inclusion of Phantom Liberty Expansion**
The Mac version includes both the base game and the 2023 Phantom Liberty expansion, providing the complete Cyberpunk 2077 experience[2].
**Additional Tech Features**
AMD FSR upscaling and forthcoming Metal 4 features like Metal FX Denoising are part of the package, aimed at enhancing performance and graphics quality[2].
**A Boost for Mac Gaming**
The release of **Cyberpunk 2077** on Mac is a milestone for Mac gaming, signifying support for intensive modern AAA titles on Apple Silicon hardware with tailored optimizations. This is expected to elevate Mac’s reputation as a capable gaming platform for demanding titles, ironing out original teething troubles and poor performance[3].
**Free Access for Existing Owners**
If you already own the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on any of the mentioned digital stores, you'll be able to download and play the Mac edition for free[5].
The Mac edition of **Cyberpunk 2077** will also be available for purchase on the Mac App Store, GOG, Steam, and the Epic Games Store[1]. The pricing details for the macOS edition are yet to be announced[6].
With its release, the current version of **Cyberpunk 2077** ranks alongside some of the best sci-fi role-players in gaming history[7]. The game will also support Head Tracked Spatial Audio when played through AirPods[8]. Phantom Liberty features Idris Elba's character, Solomon Reed[9].
In conclusion, the Mac edition of **Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition** is set to revolutionize Mac gaming, offering an immersive and high-performance gaming experience for Apple Silicon Mac users.
- The release of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on the Mac App Store marks a significant development in the intersection of technology and entertainment, as more advanced gadgets like smartphones and tablets will now have access to data-and-cloud-computing capabilities for gaming on a higher level.
- As movie studios continue to enhance their productions with cutting-edge technology, the immersive storyline and graphics of Cyberpunk 2077 may inspire Hollywood directors to integrate similar elements into their future projects, blending the worlds of gaming and movies-and-tv even further.
- The optimizations included in the Mac version of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition demonstrate the importance of cybersecurity within the realm of technology and gaming, as enhanced performance and visual quality require robust security measures to protect users' sensitive data.
