Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be released natively on macOS on July 17, 2025, marking the first time the full game and its Phantom Liberty expansion are available to Apple Silicon users. The macOS port supports devices equipped with M-series chips, from the original M1 through the latest M4 processors. Players who have previously purchased Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam, GOG or the Epic Games Store will receive access to the macOS version at no additional cost, preserving cross-progression and all updates included in Patch 2.3.
The port requires macOS 15.5 or later and between 92 GB (Steam, GOG, Epic) and 159 GB (Mac App Store) of storage, due to all voiceover assets being bundled for the App Store version. A minimum configuration of an M1 chip with 16 GB of unified memory targets 30 fps at 1440 × 900 or 1600 × 900 resolution. Recommended settings call for an M3 Pro with at least 18 GB of RAM to achieve 60 fps at 1080 p. Higher fidelity presets—“High Fidelity” and “Very High Fidelity”—are tuned for M2 Ultra/M3 Max and M3 Ultra/M4 Max systems with 36 GB of RAM, enabling higher resolutions, ray-tracing support and up to 60 fps. The game also includes a dynamic “For This Mac” graphics preset that automatically adjusts visual settings based on each Mac’s hardware profile.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Cross-platform Gaming
- Expanding the availability of Cyberpunk 2077 to macOS highlights a shift towards seamless gaming experiences across different hardware ecosystems.
- Dynamic Graphics Presets
- The introduction of a 'For This Mac' graphics preset represents an advancement in personalized gaming experiences by adapting automatically to hardware capabilities.
- Apple Silicon Optimization
- Optimizing complex games like Cyberpunk 2077 for Apple Silicon highlights the potential for enhanced performance and graphics on macOS devices.
Who This Affects Most
- Game Development
- The adaptation of blockbuster games for macOS platforms opens up new opportunities for developers to reach a wider demographic of gamers.
- Consumer Electronics
- Enhancements in gaming performance on Apple devices pose exciting prospects for consumer electronic brands specializing in high-performance computing.
- Cloud Gaming
- With cross-platform progressions and updates, the future of cloud gaming may see an increase in demand for universally accessible content across different devices.
