Overwatch
From AppleGamingWiki, the wiki about gaming on M1 Apple silicon Macs
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. | |
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| 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.