➀ CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be available for Macs with Apple silicon in early 2025; ➁ The game will support path tracing and frame generation, utilizing the new M4 chips' advanced CPU and GPU capabilities; ➂ The Mac version will launch on the Mac App Store, GOG.com, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
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➀ A recent update to the SteamDB listing for CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 suggests that a MacOS version is coming soon, aligning with previous early 2025 estimates.
➁ Current Macs can run the game at around 40+ FPS without ray tracing, but with the native MacOS port, 60 FPS performance is expected with ray tracing support.
➂ The MacOS port is likely to perform well without ray tracing, but performance with RT enabled might be questionable with current-generation hardware.
1. The M4 MacBook Pro is expected to launch this fall with display panels already shipping. 2. The new MacBook Pro will feature Apple's M4 chip, offering enhanced GPU efficiency and AI capabilities. 3. Anticipated launch in October or early November, following Apple's usual event schedule.
1. The official Twitter app for Mac has been removed from the Mac App Store, marking the end of an era for the platform's desktop presence. 2. Users with Apple Silicon Macs can now use the iPad version of X as an alternative, while older Mac users will need to access X through a web browser. 3. The removal of the Mac app raises questions about its future functionality, as X could disable it permanently at any time.