MaPC launches beta to run Windows games on Apple Silicon Macs

MaPC has released a free public beta designed to run Windows-based games on Apple Silicon Macs, including M1, M2, and M3 chips. The application integrates game libraries from Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG into a single interface.

Technically, MaPC utilizes Wine, DXVK, and MoltenVK to translate Windows graphics API calls into Metal, rather than rewriting games as native Mac versions. It primarily supports games utilizing DirectX 9, 10, and 11. However, compatibility issues may arise with newer titles requiring DirectX 12 or Vulkan. Additionally, games that rely on kernel-level anti-cheat software, such as Fortnite or Valorant (EAC and BattlEye), are currently unsupported.

To function, the software requires macOS 15 or later and utilizes Rosetta 2. While core functions like linking stores and installing compatible games are free, the developer offers an optional paid support package for further compatibility layers and updates.