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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Now Hits Apple Silicon Macs! Phantom Liberty, Ray Tracing & More Await in Night City
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition has made its way to Apple’s ecosystem, officially launching on July 17, 2025, for Mac devices running on Apple Silicon. CD Projekt Red brings full native support to macOS, marking a turning point in AAA gaming on Apple platforms. The release covers a wide range of machines, from M1 to the latest M4 chips, unlocking Night City for Mac gamers like never before.
The game runs exclusively on Apple Silicon models with at least 16GB of unified RAM and macOS 15.5 or later. Devices with only 8GB won’t qualify, a limit set to ensure consistent performance. The Ultimate Edition bundles the base game, all updates, and the Phantom Liberty expansion, where Idris Elba plays a key role as Solomon Reed.
Built for Apple Silicon with Metal Graphics and Tailored Presets
This version is not just a mere port; Cyberpunk 2077 for the Mac has been rebuilt on the Metal framework Apple provides for graphics.. Gameplay playing on M1 chips will be run at 90 FPS at a 1440x900 resolution, while Mac rigs with the M3 Pro or better power will get full 1080p at 60 FPS. M3 Max and M4 Max go further to unleash visual technologies like ray tracing and path tracing.
On the audio front, a whole series of features play a very large part in shaping this particular edition for the Mac. Support for Spatial Audio with head tracking on AirPods increases immersion, while full HDR is being made available for Apple XDR displays and other compatible HDR monitors. Apple’s MetalFX and AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution also back up frame rates and image clarity.
MacOS Enhancement and Tweaks
The native macOS release also ends the need for workarounds like the Game Porting Toolkit. Previous methods translated Windows versions to Mac. Now, gameplay is smooth and stable through direct support, delivering stronger performance and visual depth.
Outlook
Players who already own Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam, GOG, or Epic Games Store can claim the Mac version for free with full cross-progression. Progress continues across all supported platforms.
With its Mac debut, Cyberpunk 2077 reshapes expectations for premium gaming on Apple devices. As Apple pushes deeper into gaming, titles like this underline the growing potential of macOS for high-performance, story-driven experiences.