gaming experience on Macs. (Source: Apple)”/>macOS Sonoma introduced a new Game Mode feature to optimize the gaming experience on Macs. (Source: Apple)
Apple is making big moves to establish its Mac, iPhone, and iPad as serious gaming platforms. In a recent interview, the tech giant outlined the steps it has taken to attract both developers and AAA gamers, gaining a unique advantage in the market.
In a new interview with Inverse, Apple once again emphasized its commitment to AAA gaming on Macs, iPhones, and iPads. This time, the gaming titles are coming directly from the original developers, rather than through third-party ports. The recent addition of titles such as Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4, Lies of P, No Man’s Sky, Baldur’s Gate 3, Grid Legends, and Strays with upcoming releases like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Death Stranding are setting the stage for Apple’s entry into the gaming scene.
During the interview, Apple representatives discussed the changes that have made bringing AAA PC gaming titles across to its platforms more attractive. They pointed out the transition to custom Arm-based silicon for its Macs, meaning games are now easily ported between its platforms. Additionally, the integration of gaming-focused technologies such as ray-tracing and mesh shading in the iPhone 15 Pro series and MacBook Pro models has opened up new possibilities for gaming on Apple devices.
Apple’s Metal technology has been enhanced with MetalFX, a framerate and image quality upscaling framework. The launch of macOS Sonoma introduces a new dedicated Game Mode, optimizing system resources for maximum gaming performance. Furthermore, Apple’s move to offer titles as a universal purchase across its digital stores is a significant benefit for gamers who own multiple Apple devices.