How to play Overwatch 2 on Mac! (CrossOver 24 + CXPatcher)
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Overwatch 2 on Mac is here! In this video we'll take a look at the easiest way to get Overwatch 2 running on Mac! From installing CrossOver to patching it with CXPatcher - we'll cover it all! Also stay tuned for the official Overwatch 2 on Mac Performance review from MPT! Thanks for watching.
Settings reset fix - If setting to read only does not work try going to your Documents folder and deleting the Overwatch folder.
A huge thank you to Jfishin for testing Overwatch 2 on Mac and helping make this video!
A huge thank you to iiiman (italomandara) and Gcenx for their work on CXPatcher! Make sure to give their githubs a follow! (Links below)
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Download CrossOver 24
00:36 - Download CXPatcher
1:06 - Unzip
1:19 - Launch CrossOver
1:28 - Quit CrossOver
1:32 - Patching CrossOver with CXPatcher
2:31 - Launch CrossOver 24
2:40 - Install Steam Bottle
3:10 - Toggle MSync ON and OFF
3:17 - Toggle MSync and DXVK ON
3:25 - Launch Steam
3:39 - Launch Overwatch 2
3:47 - Recommended Graphics Settings
4:18 - Settings Reset Bug Fix
4:50 - Practice Range
5:14 - Game Footage
Hardware Recommendation
RAM: 16GB or more
Apple Silicon: M1 Pro or above
SSD: 50+ GB
Overwatch 2 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/23...
CrossOver 24 - https://www.codeweavers.com/store?ad=...
iiiman GitHub - https://github.com/italomandara
Gcenx GitHub - https://github.com/Gcenx
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How We Rate Performance:
⭐️ - The game does not launch on Mac
⭐️⭐️ - The game launches but exhibits very poor performance
⭐️⭐️⭐️ -The game launches and is playable, with only some minor issues
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The game runs with excellent performance and minimal issues
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Perfect performance; the game runs flawlessly on Mac, achieving a solid 60+ FPS and feels native to the platform
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