Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition debuts natively on Mac

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CD Projekt Red has released Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Apple silicon Mac. The package includes the base game and the Phantom Liberty expansion and arrives with every update to date, including Update 2.3. The Mac version is optimized for 16GB or more of unified memory on macOS 15.5 or later. Players can expect graphics and audio features tailored to Apple’s hardware, aiming for smooth performance and high-fidelity visuals.

What the Mac release includes

The Ultimate Edition on Mac collects the entire experience in one install – from the open-world RPG set in Night City to the spy-thriller expansion set in Dogtown. It also bundles all post-launch updates.

• Base game with Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand
• Phantom Liberty expansion featuring Idris Elba as Solomon Reed
• Update 2.3 content: new quests, new vehicles, AutoDrive, additional Photo Mode options and more

Graphics and audio features on Apple silicon

The Mac build taps Apple Metal and Apple silicon to deliver visual upgrades and spatial sound. The feature set targets clarity and responsiveness while showcasing Night City’s neon-lit scale.

• Ray tracing for enhanced lighting and reflections
• Frame generation to boost perceived smoothness
• HDR tuned for Apple XDR displays for expanded contrast
• Built-in Spatial Audio with head-tracking support

Compatibility and requirements

The release is optimized across recent Apple chips – from the latest M4 and M3 devices to M1 systems that meet the memory requirement. Below is a quick look at supported configurations.

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Compatibility overview

Availability

The game is available digitally via the Mac App Store, as well as GOG.com, Steam and Epic Games Store. According to the studio, players who already own a copy on these storefronts can download the Mac version for free on Apple silicon Macs with 16GB or more of unified memory.

Official trailer

Watch the Mac launch trailer:

Bottom line – why this matters

Native Apple silicon support brings Cyberpunk 2077’s full content slate – including Phantom Liberty and Update 2.3 – to Mac with modern rendering features. For Mac players, it means Night City is now accessible with platform-tailored performance and visuals.