Cyberpunk 2077 officially launches on macOS July 17. Here’s everything you need to know about supported Macs, graphics settings, and performance requirements for the best experience.
Mac Specs Required to Play Cyberpunk Have Been Revealed, Here Are All the Details
After years of waiting, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is finally launching on macOS, and the big day is July 17th. The game will be available to download from Apple’s own Mac App Store, Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store.
This marks the first time CD Projekt Red’s ambitious open-world RPG is officially playable on Apple silicon, with full support for macOS-native features like MetalFX, HDR, and even spatial audio.
But before you dive into Night City, there are a few things Mac users should know.
Mac Requirements
CD Projekt Red has tailored Cyberpunk 2077 for a wide range of Apple silicon Macs, from early M1 chips up to the latest M4 Max. However, compatibility is more than just your chip, unified memory matters too.
Minimum Specs:
- Chip: M1 or newer
- Memory: At least 16GB of unified memory
- Resolution/Performance: 1440 x 900 / 30fps (with MetalFX scaling)
Recommended for 60fps:
- Chip: M3 Pro or higher
- Memory: 18GB unified
- Resolution: 1080p / 60fps (with MetalFX DRS)
High Fidelity:
- Chip: M2 Ultra or M3 Max
- Memory: 36GB
- Resolution: 1440p / 60fps
Very High Fidelity (Top-tier Experience):
- Chip: M3 Ultra or M4 Max
- Memory: 36GB
- Settings: 1440p with 60fps, full MetalFX, ray tracing optional
Mac Optimization & Features
Cyberpunk 2077 on macOS isn’t just a direct port, it’s optimized to work seamlessly with Apple’s Metal graphics APIs and tile-based deferred rendering. Each Mac will use a “for this Mac” dynamic preset, intelligently adjusting graphics and resolution for optimal performance.
Also included:
- Path tracing (full ray tracing) support on newer chips
- AMD FSR & MetalFX upscaling for smoother visuals
- HDR support for Apple XDR and other HDR displays
- Spatial Audio + Head-tracking when using AirPods
- Full support for Magic Mouse and Trackpad
Gameplay, Cross-Progression & New Patch
This launch comes just in time for Cyberpunk 2077’s Patch 2.3, which introduces new cars and photo mode features. The Ultimate Edition includes all previous major updates and the Phantom Liberty expansion.
You’ll also get cross-progression, so your journey can move between PC, console, and Mac seamlessly.
With performance-optimized presets, enhanced visuals, and broad support for Apple silicon, this is the most native Cyberpunk 2077 experience Mac users have ever had. Ready to explore Night City? Grab the game on July 17.
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