Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Returnal running on a 14" M3 Max Macbook Pro with 36GB RAM through CrossOver Preview! The game requires a fix to launch properly! See fix below.
Break the cycle. Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal with another player!
Method: CrossOver 24 + GPTK 2.0 beta 3
Performance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Resolution: 1080p
Graphics: Graphics/Medium • FSR 2/Quality
Notes: •To fix black screen on launch/missing cutscenes, replace Returnal video files with new video files downloaded from link below
Hardware Recommendation
RAM: 24GB or more
Apple Silicon: M2 Pro
SSD: 50+ GB
How to Fix Returnal Black Screen Issue at Launch:
1. Visit the following link: nexusmods.com/returnal/mods/36?tab=files
2. Download the files in your preferred resolution.
3. Navigate to the following path on your system:
SteamLibrary steamapps/common/Returnal/Returnal/Content/Movies.
4. Copy the new movie files and paste them into the Movies folder, replacing the existing files.
5. Launch game.
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Game fix (replacing video files)
1:24 - Graphics Settings
1:37 - Gameplay
34:38 - Boss Fight
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Returnal - store.steampowered.com/app/1649240/Returnal
CrossOver 24 - codeweavers.com/store?ad=1011
How to Use a External Drive with CrossOver - youtu.be/oH9lgk0MVH4
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
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Returnal running on a 14" M3 Max Macbook Pro with 36GB RAM through CrossOver Preview! The game requires a fix to launch properly! See fix below.
Break the cycle. Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal with another player!
Method: CrossOver 24 + GPTK 2.0 beta 3
Performance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Resolution: 1080p
Graphics: Graphics/Medium • FSR 2/Quality
Notes: •To fix black screen on launch/missing cutscenes, replace Returnal video files with new video files downloaded from link below
Hardware Recommendation
RAM: 24GB or more
Apple Silicon: M2 Pro
SSD: 50+ GB
How to Fix Returnal Black Screen Issue at Launch:
1. Visit the following link: nexusmods.com/returnal/mods/36?tab=files
2. Download the files in your preferred resolution.
3. Navigate to the following path on your system:
SteamLibrary steamapps/common/Returnal/Returnal/Content/Movies.
4. Copy the new movie files and paste them into the Movies folder, replacing the existing files.
5. Launch game.
--
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Game fix (replacing video files)
1:24 - Graphics Settings
1:37 - Gameplay
34:38 - Boss Fight
—
Returnal - store.steampowered.com/app/1649240/Returnal
CrossOver 24 - codeweavers.com/store?ad=1011
How to Use a External Drive with CrossOver - youtu.be/oH9lgk0MVH4
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
