Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition arrives on Apple Silicon Macs on July 17, bringing the base game and Phantom Liberty expansion fully optimized for M1 through M4 chips. Players with 16 GB or more of unified memory on macOS Sequoia 15.5+ can experience Night City with Metal-powered enhancements, Spatial Audio, and more.
Key Takeaways
- Official Mac release on July 17, 2025
- Includes base game, Phantom Liberty DLC, and all patches
- Requires Apple Silicon Mac with at least 16 GB unified memory
- MetalFX upscaling now; Frame Interpolation and Denoising in a future update
- Free Mac version for existing Cyberpunk 2077 owners
Mac Launch Details
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition makes its long-awaited debut on Apple Silicon Macs this Thursday. The title will be available on the Mac App Store, Steam, GOG.com, and the Epic Games Store. Mac users can download the full roster of updates, including the 2.3 patch with Photo Mode, new vehicles, and gameplay tweaks.
System Requirements And Compatibility
To run Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Mac, you’ll need:
| Apple Silicon | Minimum RAM | macOS Version |
|---|---|---|
| M1 & M2 | 16 GB | Sequoia 15.5+ |
| M3 & M4 | 16 GB | Sequoia 15.5+ |
Macs with only 8 GB of unified memory are not supported. Custom “For This Mac” presets automatically optimize graphics settings for each chip.
Apple Silicon And Metal Integration
CD Projekt RED has tapped Apple’s Metal framework to deliver smooth performance and stunning visuals:
- Tile-Based Deferred Rendering reduces memory traffic and overlaps GPU workloads.
- MetalFX Upscaling boosts frame rates with minimal quality loss.
- Future Metal 4 features include:
- Frame Interpolation: Generates intermediate frames for stable, up to 120 FPS gameplay on Ultra settings.
- Denoising: Real-time path tracing for lifelike lighting and shadows.
- AMD FSR upscaling and frame generation are optimized for Apple Silicon.
Cross-Platform Perks And Availability
Existing PC players on Steam, GOG, or Epic don’t need to repurchase—your license carries over. The game supports cross-progression between Mac and other platforms. Additional Mac-only perks include Spatial Audio with head tracking on AirPods, dynamic HDR for XDR displays, and full support for Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and controllers.
