Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit 2 (GPTK2) is breaking down barriers, allowing you to play a growing library of Windows titles on your favorite Apple silicon Mac. This means iconic franchises like Assassin’s Creed and high-action adventures like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart are just a download away.
YouTuber Andrew Tsai has highlighted 8 significant Windows games running on Mac using Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit 2.
Andrew Tsai’s video on the 8 biggest Windows games running on Mac using the Game Porting Toolkit 2 includes the following titles:
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II runs better than expected on the Mac with the Game Porting Toolkit 2. The game retains its impressive graphics and intense storytelling, demonstrating the toolkit’s ability to handle high-end visuals and complex gameplay mechanics without significant lag. Players can expect a stable frame rate and some graphical issues.
Trackmania
Trackmania, known for its fast-paced racing and extensive track customization options, performs admirably on Mac. The Game Porting Toolkit 2 ensures high frame rates, even on the most intricate tracks. The smooth performance is consistent, providing an exciting and uninterrupted racing experience.
Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6 showcases the toolkit’s prowess in handling large, detailed environments. The game runs well, allowing Mac users to explore Yara’s diverse landscapes, engage in intense firefights, and enjoy the game’s dynamic weather systems and day-night cycles. Performance is stable, with good frame rates and detailed graphics rendering without major issues.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, originally a PlayStation exclusive, runs efficiently on Mac through the Game Porting Toolkit 2. The game’s complex graphics and fast-paced gameplay are handled with ease.
Players will experience smooth interdimensional hopping and vibrant visuals without any major performance hitches, making it a seamless gaming experience.
Hi-Fi Rush
Hi-Fi Rush offers a unique rhythm-action gaming experience. The Game Porting Toolkit 2 ensures that the game’s responsiveness and synchronization with music remain intact. The toolkit manages to maintain high performance, with colorful visuals and an engaging soundtrack translating effectively to macOS.
Hitman World of Assassination
Hitman World of Assassination runs efficiently on Mac, thanks to the Game Porting Toolkit 2. The game’s emphasis on stealth, strategy, and detailed environments is well-supported, ensuring smooth mission execution. Performance is stable, with detailed graphics and complex AI behaviors being handled effectively.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, set in ancient Greece, performs admirably on Mac. The Game Porting Toolkit 2 ensures good performance, allowing players to experience vast landscapes, engage in naval battles, and enjoy intricate storylines without significant performance drops.
The game maintains a stable frame rate and detailed graphics, providing a smooth and immersive experience.
Assassin’s Creed Origins
Another entry in the Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed Origins, set in ancient Egypt, also runs well on Mac. The toolkit handles expansive environments, dynamic combat, and detailed character models with ease.
Players can expect a smooth experience exploring the origins of the Assassin Brotherhood, with good frame rates and stable performance.
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