Difference between revisions of "Overwatch"
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|ios-ipados app = na | |ios-ipados app = na | ||
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| − | |crossover = | + | |crossover = playable |
| − | |crossover notes = | + | |crossover notes = Playable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/129jzv4/overwatch_2_is_now_playable_on_apple_silicon_with/|title=Reddit - Overwatch is now playable on Apple Silicon|date=2023-04-15|snippet=}}</ref> It can be installed using Battle.net and can be played after running the script from the referenced GitHub project <ref>https://github.com/Marqasa/overwatch-crossover-patch</ref>. Game menus aren't showing properly and game will stall for a while after launching it. Waiting for FPS to settle at 60 FPS, re-logging in and using screenshots as reference for menu items is a workaround for now. |
|wine = unknown | |wine = unknown | ||
|wine notes = | |wine notes = | ||
|parallels = playable | |parallels = playable | ||
| − | |parallels notes | + | |parallels notes = Playable in non-competitive matches under Parallels 17 and Windows 11 ARM.<ref>{{Refdevice|date=17 Apr 2022|device=MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max (10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 32GB Unified Memory)|os=Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)|method=Parallels 17.1.2 (51548)|settings=1280x720, low graphics settings, reduced buffering on, render scale 100%|framerate=40-70 FPS|comment=Parallels VM configured for Games only, 6 CPUs, 16 GB RAM, Scaled graphics}}</ref> Training mode is under Parallels 16.5 and Windows Insider Build 21364, but major lag and stuttering in full matches even on lowest settings.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=Andytizer|date=2021-04-29|device=MacBook Air M1 2020|os=macOS 11.3|method=Windows 10 ARM Pro Insider Preview Build 21364 on Parallels 16.5|version=|resolution=|settings=Used lowest settings, disabled shadows, low spec config|framerate=60 FPS|controller=|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K33pg5XMzIM|title=Overwatch - M1 Apple Silicon Parallels 16.5 - MacBook Air 2020|comment=}}</ref> Was initially unplayable at M1 launch. As Parallels 18 came out the results are almost the same, not noticeable improvements. <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://applesilicongames.com/games/VNU6AV7GGYZaKqJqEz8iCs/overwatch|title=Apple Silicon Games|date=2021-04-15|snippet=}}</ref>Playable.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=gp|date=7 Sep 2021|device=Mac M1 16 GB RAM|os=Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)|method=Parallels 17|version=|resolution=|settings=|framerate=10~30 FPS|controller=|url=|title=|comment=Would work a lot better using Parallels "lite", debloating it the way Andytizer suggests in his video.}}</ref> |
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==Gameplay videos== | ==Gameplay videos== | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
[[Category:Games]] | [[Category:Games]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:07, 15 April 2023
macOS Compatibility
| Compatibility layer | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CrossOver | Playable.[1] It can be installed using Battle.net and can be played after running the script from the referenced GitHub project [2]. Game menus aren't showing properly and game will stall for a while after launching it. Waiting for FPS to settle at 60 FPS, re-logging in and using screenshots as reference for menu items is a workaround for now. | |
| Wine | ||
| Virtualization | ||
| Parallels | Playable in non-competitive matches under Parallels 17 and Windows 11 ARM.[3] Training mode is under Parallels 16.5 and Windows Insider Build 21364, but major lag and stuttering in full matches even on lowest settings.[4] Was initially unplayable at M1 launch. As Parallels 18 came out the results are almost the same, not noticeable improvements. [5]Playable.[6] |
Gameplay videos
References
- ↑ Reddit - Overwatch is now playable on Apple Silicon - last accessed on 2023-04-15
- ↑ https://github.com/Marqasa/overwatch-crossover-patch
- ↑ Verified by [[User:{{{user}}}]] on 17 Apr 2022
- Device: MacBook Pro 16" M1 Max (10-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 32GB Unified Memory)
- OS: Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)
- Method: Parallels 17.1.2 (51548)
- Settings: 1280x720, low graphics settings, reduced buffering on, render scale 100%
- Framerate: 40-70 FPS
- Comment: Parallels VM configured for Games only, 6 CPUs, 16 GB RAM, Scaled graphics
- ↑ Verified by User:Andytizer on 2021-04-29
- Device: MacBook Air M1 2020
- OS: macOS 11.3
- Method: Windows 10 ARM Pro Insider Preview Build 21364 on Parallels 16.5
- Settings: Used lowest settings, disabled shadows, low spec config
- Framerate: 60 FPS
- ↑ Apple Silicon Games - last accessed on 2021-04-15
- ↑ Verified by User:gp on 7 Sep 2021
- Device: Mac M1 16 GB RAM
- OS: Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)
- Method: Parallels 17
- Framerate: 10~30 FPS
- Comment: Would work a lot better using Parallels "lite", debloating it the way Andytizer suggests in his video.