Alright, this is not a drill Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is officially available on the Mac starting today, July 17. It’s been a long time coming, but CD PROJEKT RED and Apple have teamed up to deliver one of the most ambitious open-world games ever made, and it’s now optimized to run natively on Apple Silicon.
That’s right, whether you’re using a MacBook Air or a Mac Studio, you can now dive headfirst into the gritty neon streets of Night City without needing a gaming PC.
A Major Win for Mac Gaming
Let’s be honest: for years, playing AAA games on a Mac felt like wishful thinking. But Apple’s been steadily flipping that narrative, and Cyberpunk 2077 is a massive milestone. First teased during the M4 MacBook Pro launch last year, Apple promised Cyberpunk was coming in 2025 and now, it’s here early.
This version of Cyberpunk isn’t a stripped-down port. It’s fully native, built using Apple’s Metal framework, and fine-tuned for Apple Silicon chips like the M1, M2, M3, and the brand new M4. It runs beautifully, delivering smooth frame rates, sharp graphics, and impressive energy efficiency across the lineup.
What You’re Getting in the Ultimate Edition
This isn’t just the base game, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is a full package. It includes:
- The original game featuring Keanu Reeves as the iconic Johnny Silverhand
- The Phantom Liberty expansion starring Idris Elba as Solomon Reed
- All major updates, patches, and new content, including Patch 2.3, which adds upgraded photo mode tools, new vehicles, UI improvements, and combat refinements
Basically, everything CD PROJEKT RED has built over the last few years is bundled here. Whether you’re diving in for the first time or revisiting Night City, it’s the definitive version of the game.
Performance Optimized for Every Mac
One of the coolest things about this Mac release? It’s not one-size-fits-all. The game includes “For This Mac” presets, custom graphics profiles tailored to the specific Apple Silicon chip your Mac is running. So whether you’ve got an entry-level M1 or a powerhouse M4 Max, you’re getting a version of the game that’s tuned for your hardware.
Even better, it supports advanced features like:
- Path tracing for ultra-realistic lighting and reflections
- MetalFX frame generation to keep gameplay ultra-smooth
- HDR tuning for Apple’s color-rich displays
- Built-in Spatial Audio with head tracking when using AirPods
Want to use a controller? You’re good. Prefer a Magic Mouse or Trackpad? Also supported. Cyberpunk’s UI and controls have been tweaked to play nice with Apple’s ecosystem.
What You Need to Run It
To get the best experience, you’ll want:
- Any Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or newer)
- macOS 15.5 or later
- At least 16GB of unified memory
That includes MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros, iMacs, Mac minis, and Mac Studios — and the game adjusts accordingly based on your chip. Even the M1 from 2020 is supported, which is wild considering how demanding this game is.
Even More to Come with macOS Tahoe
This fall, Apple is dropping macOS Tahoe, and CD PROJEKT RED has already confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will get a post-launch update to support some of its newest Metal 4 features, including:
- MetalFX Frame Interpolation
- MetalFX Denoising for better rendering quality with lower power use
So if you’ve got a Mac that can run Tahoe, Cyberpunk’s going to get even better down the line.
Available Now Across All Major Stores
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is live right now on:
- The Mac App Store
- Steam
- GOG.com
- Epic Games Store
Pick your platform, download it, and get ready to lose a few hundred hours exploring Night City.
Final Thoughts
This is more than just another game release, it’s a bold signal that Mac gaming is finally stepping into the spotlight. And for Apple to bring a game like Cyberpunk 2077, something that once crushed high-end gaming PCs, onto the Mac in this form? That’s impressive.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to game on your Mac, this is it. And the fact that it’s launching today? Even better.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is available now, and it’s absolutely worth checking out.