SAN FRANCISCO, CA—After years of anticipation, Mac gamers can finally hit the neon-drenched streets of Night City. CD Projekt Red confirmed today that Cyberpunk 2077 launches this Thursday for macOS, packing two groundbreaking features: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 3 frame generation and full path tracing support—a first for Apple’s platform.
The move signals a major leap for high-fidelity gaming on Mac hardware. FSR 3’s frame generation promises to double perceived frame rates on compatible systems, while path tracing—the holy grail of lighting tech—delivers eerily realistic shadows, reflections, and global illumination. "This isn’t just a port; it’s a showcase of what modern Macs can do," said a CDPR engineer involved in the project.
Performance targets remain ambitious. On M2 Ultra or M3 Max chips, the game reportedly sustains 30-40 FPS at 4K with path tracing enabled—thanks to FSR 3’s AI-driven upscaling. Base M1/M2 models will need to dial down settings but still benefit from FSR’s efficiency.
The announcement, made via the official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account, sent waves through the Mac gaming community:
"Night City belongs to everyone now. See you on Thursday, choombas."
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Pre-orders are already live ahead of Thursday’s launch. For those ready to dive into the dystopian RPG:
Notably, this version includes all post-launch upgrades: Phantom Liberty’s spy-thriller expansion, the 2.0 skill tree overhaul, and the controversial-but-beloved Edgerunners anime tie-ins. CDPR also confirmed cross-saves with PC, letting players continue existing campaigns seamlessly.
Why This Matters: Apple’s gaming ambitions have long faced skepticism, but Cyberpunk 2077’s feature-complete arrival—with cutting-edge tech typically reserved for high-end PCs—marks a turning point. As one developer quipped, "If Macs can run path-traced Night City, they can run anything."
The macOS version drops Thursday, July 18, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. System requirements and optimizations for Apple Silicon are detailed on Steam. Buckle up, samurai.
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