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How to play Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Mac
RPG · 2020
Runs natively on Apple Silicon — no extra software needed.
Overall rating: Runs great on Mac · 93% of 70 players say it runs well
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Runs natively on Apple Silicon — no extra software needed.
How to run Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on your Mac in 2026
Best path: Native Mac build
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition has a native Apple Silicon build — full Metal acceleration, best battery life, zero faff.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only | |
| Boosteroid | Estimate | Easy | $9.95 /mo | Get it ↗ |
| Xbox Cloud Gaming | Estimate | Easy | $16.99 /mo | Get it ↗ |
| GeForce NOW | Estimate | Easy | Free / $9.99 /mo | Get it ↗ |
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
85
Metacritic
8.0
Metacritic Users
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.
CD Projekt Red released a native Apple Silicon version on July 17, 2025, including the base game and Phantom Liberty expansion. Requires 16 GB unified memory minimum. M3 Pro recommended for 1080p/60.
What the world thinks
Recommended Settings
- Resolution: 1440p
- Preset: Medium
- FSR: Quality
- Expect 40-50 FPS on M2 Pro and above
Steps
- Install CrossOver and create a Windows bottle
- Install Steam in the bottle
- Download Cyberpunk 2077
- Disable cloud sync to avoid hangs
Performance
How Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition runs on your Mac, from our performance model and player reports.
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Pick your chip and RAM for a personalised estimate.
Recommended settings
Base chips
M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Base · MacBook Neo
1080p28–38 FPS
Preset: Low
Upscaling: FSR 2.1 Performance
- Ray TracingOff
- Screen Space ReflectionsOff
- Ambient OcclusionOff
- Crowd DensityLow
M1 base is the minimum — 30 FPS is achievable but not smooth everywhere
Pro chips
M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Pro
1080p45–60 FPS
Preset: Medium
Upscaling: FSR 2.1 Balanced
- Ray TracingOff
- Screen Space ReflectionsMedium
- Ambient OcclusionMedium
M3 Pro is officially recommended for 60 FPS. M2 Pro gets very close
Max · Ultra
M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Max & Ultra
1080p60–80 FPS
Preset: High
Upscaling: FSR 2.1 Quality
- Ray TracingOff
- Screen Space ReflectionsHigh
M3 Max hits 78 FPS at High with no upscaling. Ray tracing not recommended on any tier
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Sources: Tom's Hardware · TechSpot · CD Projekt Red recommended specs
Best way to play it on Mac
CD Projekt Red released a native Apple Silicon version on July 17, 2025, including the base game and Phantom Liberty expansion. Requires 16 GB unified memory minimum. M3 Pro recommended for 1080p/60.
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Ways to play Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Mac
Native play is available, and Boosteroid and Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce NOW are also available for cloud performance on a strong connection.
Boosteroid
Needs 25+ Mbps internet, wired ideal.
Difficulty: EasyCost: $9.95 / monthEstimate
Xbox Cloud Gaming
Needs 25+ Mbps internet, wired ideal.
Difficulty: EasyCost: Game Pass Ultimate subscriptionEstimate
GeForce NOW
Needs 25+ Mbps internet, wired ideal.
Difficulty: EasyCost: Free tier / $9.99+ per monthEstimate
Compare methods at a glance
Lower = betterHow each supported method stacks up on setup effort, time and runtime overhead.
Method
Setup Difficulty
Time Investment
Performance Overhead
- NativeNativeTop pickSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
- BoosteroidCloudSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
- Xbox Cloud GamingCloudSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
- GeForce NOWCloudSetupSimpleTime5 minOverheadLow
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How to run Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Mac with Native
Excellent· NativeCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition has a native Apple Silicon build, which is the gold standard for playing on a Mac. You get full Metal acceleration, best battery life, and no compatibility weirdness. Just buy it from the Mac App Store or Steam for Mac and play.
Step-by-step
- Use the verified store link on this page, or open the store where you already own Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.
- Confirm the product page lists macOS / Apple Silicon support.
- Install and launch — no extra tools needed.
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How to run Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Mac with Boosteroid
Estimate· StreamingStreaming Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition through Boosteroid is the fastest way to start playing on a Mac — there's nothing to install, no Windows VM, no compatibility layer. The game runs on a remote GPU and your Mac just receives the video, which means even a base M1 MacBook Air can play the most demanding AAA titles at high settings. The tradeoff is that you need a stable internet connection (ideally wired or 5GHz Wi-Fi with 25+ Mbps down) and a subscription.
Step-by-step
- Create a Boosteroid account and pick a plan.
- Use the web client or download the macOS app.
- Add Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition from their library (you'll need to own it on Steam/Epic).
Video proof
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How to run Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Mac with Xbox Cloud Gaming
Estimate· StreamingStreaming Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition through Xbox Cloud Gaming is the fastest way to start playing on a Mac — there's nothing to install, no Windows VM, no compatibility layer. The game runs on a remote GPU and your Mac just receives the video, which means even a base M1 MacBook Air can play the most demanding AAA titles at high settings. The tradeoff is that you need a stable internet connection (ideally wired or 5GHz Wi-Fi with 25+ Mbps down) and a subscription.
Step-by-step
- Get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
- Open xbox.com/play in Safari, Chrome, or Edge.
- Search Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and click Play — no install required.
Video proof
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How to run Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Mac with GeForce NOW
Estimate· StreamingStreaming Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition through GeForce NOW is the fastest way to start playing on a Mac — there's nothing to install, no Windows VM, no compatibility layer. The game runs on a remote GPU and your Mac just receives the video, which means even a base M1 MacBook Air can play the most demanding AAA titles at high settings. The tradeoff is that you need a stable internet connection (ideally wired or 5GHz Wi-Fi with 25+ Mbps down) and a subscription.
Step-by-step
- Sign up at GeForce NOW. The free tier works; Ultimate gives 4K/120fps.
- Download the GeForce NOW Mac app (Apple Silicon native).
- Link your Steam / Epic / Xbox account that owns Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.
- Search the title in the app and click Play.
Video proof
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Our recommendation
For most Mac players we recommend Native as the fastest, smoothest way to play Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. Runs directly on Apple Silicon — no extra software.
| Method | Quality | Difficulty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NativePick | Excellent | Easy | Game price only |
| Boosteroid | Estimate | Easy | $9.95 / month |
| Xbox Cloud Gaming | Estimate | Easy | Game Pass Ultimate subscription |
| GeForce NOW | Estimate | Easy | Free tier / $9.99+ per month |
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