MacProTips | How to play Overwatch 2 on Mac! (CrossOver 24 + CXPatcher) @macprotips | Uploaded March 2024 | Updated October 2024, 7 minutes ago.
IMPORTANT - macOS SONOMA ONLY
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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 - store.steampowered.com/app/2357570/Overwatch_2
CrossOver 24 - codeweavers.com/store?ad=1011
iiiman GitHub - github.com/italomandara
Gcenx GitHub - github.com/Gcenx
Thanks for watching! Make sure to subscribe for more games on Mac!
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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
💻 Gear used for channel:
•MacBook Pro M3 Max - apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-black-apple-m3-max-with-14-core-cpu-and-30-core-gpu-36gb-memory-1tb
•SanDisk Extreme 1 TB - amazon.com/SanDisk-1TB-Extreme-Portable-SDSSDE61-1T00-G25/dp/B08GTYFC37
•Blue Yeti X - amazon.com/Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Streaming-Podcasting/dp/B07QKQJL17
•27” LG UltraGear Display - bestbuy.com/site/lg-ultragear-27-nano-ips-qhd-g-sync-compatible-monitor-with-hdr-black/6451081.p?skuId=6451081
•Final Cut Pro X - apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933?mt=12
•Keyboard - logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/mx-keys-s.920-011558.html
•Trackpad - apple.com/shop/product/MK2D3AM/A/magic-trackpad-white-multi-touch-surface
•Mouse - logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/m350-pebble-wireless-mouse.910-005743.html
🌅 Store:
-Help support the channel by checking out MacProTips Wallpaper Packs!
Wallpaper Pack #1 (Outer Space) - payhip.com/b/ujiN2
Wallpaper Pack #2 (Paper Cutout) - payhip.com/b/LFZXE
Wallpaper Pack #3 (Where's Waldo?) - payhip.com/b/cWJsG
Wallpaper Pack #4 (Waveforms) - payhip.com/b/y8Szx
IMPORTANT - macOS SONOMA ONLY
Join the MacProTips Discord Server! - discord.gg/9F7uUcjUNT
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 - store.steampowered.com/app/2357570/Overwatch_2
CrossOver 24 - codeweavers.com/store?ad=1011
iiiman GitHub - github.com/italomandara
Gcenx GitHub - github.com/Gcenx
Thanks for watching! Make sure to subscribe for more games on Mac!
--
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
💻 Gear used for channel:
•MacBook Pro M3 Max - apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-black-apple-m3-max-with-14-core-cpu-and-30-core-gpu-36gb-memory-1tb
•SanDisk Extreme 1 TB - amazon.com/SanDisk-1TB-Extreme-Portable-SDSSDE61-1T00-G25/dp/B08GTYFC37
•Blue Yeti X - amazon.com/Professional-Condenser-Microphone-Streaming-Podcasting/dp/B07QKQJL17
•27” LG UltraGear Display - bestbuy.com/site/lg-ultragear-27-nano-ips-qhd-g-sync-compatible-monitor-with-hdr-black/6451081.p?skuId=6451081
•Final Cut Pro X - apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933?mt=12
•Keyboard - logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/mx-keys-s.920-011558.html
•Trackpad - apple.com/shop/product/MK2D3AM/A/magic-trackpad-white-multi-touch-surface
•Mouse - logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/m350-pebble-wireless-mouse.910-005743.html
🌅 Store:
-Help support the channel by checking out MacProTips Wallpaper Packs!
Wallpaper Pack #1 (Outer Space) - payhip.com/b/ujiN2
Wallpaper Pack #2 (Paper Cutout) - payhip.com/b/LFZXE
Wallpaper Pack #3 (Where's Waldo?) - payhip.com/b/cWJsG
Wallpaper Pack #4 (Waveforms) - payhip.com/b/y8Szx
