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Cyberpunk 2077 on Mac og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Smooth gameplay, no tweaks! Cyberpunk 2077 on Mac **[Apple Developer](https://daily.dev/sources/appledeveloper)** · 1 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary A behind-the-scenes look at how Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition was optimized for Mac, detailing the use of MetalFX Upscaling, HDR toggling, and per-device tuning across demanding in-game scenes. The team built a device-specific preset system called 'For this Mac' so players get a smooth, beautiful experience without touching settings. More details are promised in a WWDC26 session titled 'Bringing Cyberpunk 2077 to Mac'. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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