Overwatch
From AppleGamingWiki, the wiki about gaming on M1 Apple silicon Macs
macOS Compatibility
| Compatibility layer | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CrossOver | Unplayable.[1] It can be installed using Battle.net howeever it gives the error: "Game Initialization Failed: I" [2] | |
| Wine | ||
| Virtualization | ||
| Parallels | Training mode is under Parallels 16.5 and Windows Insider Build 21364, but major lag and stuttering in full matches even on lowest settings.[3] Was initially unplayable at M1 launch.[4]Playable.[5] |
Gameplay videos
References
- ↑ Apple Silicon Games - last accessed on 2021-04-15
- ↑ https://www.codeweavers.com/support/forums/general/?ft=25%3Bt%3D26%3Bmsg%3D160333;t=27;forumcurPos=0;forumthreadcurPos=0;msg=247968
- ↑ 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.