Subj : Cyberpunk 2077, Diablo IV, and more can run on a Mac thanks to th
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Jun 07 2023 21:45:03

Cyberpunk 2077, Diablo IV, and more can run on a Mac thanks to this new 
toolkit

Date:
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:27:57 +0000

Description:
Thanks to a new toolkit revealed during WWDC 2023, any Windows games can run 
on M1 and M2 Mac systems.

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Apple gaming is as robust as it's ever been but is still lacking, with many 
Windows-based blockbusters and recent titles still not available on macOS. 
But thanks to new software, that could change for the better. 

During WWDC 2023 , Apple revealed plans for Windows PC game emulation with 
its new Game Porting Toolkit, which would allow anyone with the knowledge to 
use a DX11/DX12 Wine-like translation layer to bring Windows games to Mac 
systems, according to VideoCardZ . The company responsible for this software 
is called CodeWeavers, and its CrossOver app is one that allows Windows apps 
to be emulated on macOS through the Game Porting Toolkit in the first place. 

Its important to note that right now the software isnt perfect, as even Wine 
translation still has plenty of bugs to fix or optimizations to make to keep 
it running smoothly, so its not reasonable to expect a flawless port right 
out of the box using the Game Porting Toolkit. Despite this, it seems that 
modders have already gotten titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Diablo IV to run 
on both the M1 and M2 Mac systems using the new software toolset. 

Gamers have reported Cyberpunk 2077 running at below 15 fps on the M1 system 
with Ultra settings, and at about 40 fps with Ultra settings on M2 Max. 
Diablo IV and other titles like Hogwarts Legacy or GTA Vice City run quite 
well on M2 Max chips. Apple's new game porting toolkit is fantastic. Here's 
Cyperbunk 2077 running at Ultra on an M1 MacBook Pro 16 GB! 
pic.twitter.com/hylzMU6U46 June 6, 2023 See more Diablo IV on M2 Max using 
macOS Sonoma and game porting toolkit from r/macgaming Mac gaming continues 
to evolve 

Apple announced other Mac gaming news during WWDC 2023 as well, with surprise 
guest Hideo Kojima revealing that he would not only be bringing Death 
Stranding Directors Cut to Mac systems but his studios future titles as well. 
As you can imagine, this is huge news considering the level of prestige and 
recognition that he carries in the gaming industry. 

As I previously discussed in depth, Kojimas partnership with Apple could be 
what the tech giant needs to jumpstart Mac gaming again, getting more titles 
to play natively on macOS. And on the heels of this reveal is one in which 
Apple is making it possible for gamers to play any of the best PC games 
currently available only on Windows. 

Though it doesnt run perfectly and the framerate can sometimes wildly differ 
between games, the fact that titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Diablo IV can run 
at all is incredible. Hopefully, this could inspire Apple to continue to 
establish partnerships with various studios, bringing even more recent titles 
to macOS. 

Having a robust lineup of games is key to garnering more interest in Mac 
gaming, which would help Apple increase its market share in the PC market.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/news/cyberpunk-2077-diablo-iv-and-more-can-run-on-a-
mac-thanks-to-this-new-toolkit


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