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The video explores the process of running Diablo 4 on a MacBook Pro M2 Max 16-inch, despite the game not being natively available for Mac. It highlights the use of specific tools and software prerequisites, including the developer preview of Mac OS 14.0, Xcode 15 beta, Rosetta 2, and Apple's game porting toolkit beta. The presenter credits the Mac gaming subreddit and a user named Coldman for providing a guide. Using Homebrew to install development tools and configuring the software, the presenter demonstrates setting up Diablo 4 via the Battlenet app, achieving notable performance on various display settings. The video further discusses optimizing performance, such as capping FPS to balance fan noise and gameplay. The presenter concludes with a tip on creating a shortcut for launching the game using Automator, enhancing user convenience. An official port by Blizzard is suggested as a potential improvement for performance.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates running Diablo 4 on a MacBook Pro M2 Max 16-inch, detailing the hardware and software specifications. Diablo 4 is not natively available for Mac, so the presenter explains using a combination of tools released by Apple after the WWDC event to enable the game to run. Credits are given to the Mac gaming subreddit and a user named Coldman, who provided a guide for this process. Important prerequisites are mentioned, including the developer preview of Mac OS 14.0, Xcode 15 beta, and command line tools for Xcode beta. The presenter also explains the need for Rosetta 2 to run Intel-based applications and the game porting toolkit beta from Apple’s developer website.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses the process of using Homebrew, an unofficial package manager for the Intel architecture, to install development tools. The presenter installs the game porting toolkit, which takes approximately 35 minutes. During the installation, viewers are advised to take a break. Upon returning, the presenter creates directories for games and Battlenet in the home directory, specifically preparing for the installation of Diablo 4. Configuration changes are made where the Windows version is set to Windows 10. The game porting toolkit library is installed and executables are copied for easier access. The Windows version in the Wine registry is then updated to align with Battlenet’s requirements. The presenter proceeds to download and install the Windows version of Battlenet and subsequently Diablo 4. After logging into the Battlenet app, the game is installed and launched on a 1440p display using the ultra quality preset with some adjustments to shadow quality and Fidelity FX settings.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses optimizing Diablo 4 performance on a Mac. They suggest trying different settings, mentioning their 144 Hz screen and how capping the FPS to 75 reduced fan noise while maintaining acceptable gameplay. The game achieves 80-100 FPS under lighter loads. The speaker highlights that an official port by Blizzard would enhance performance further. Additionally, they share a tip from a website on creating a shortcut for launching Diablo 4 using Automator on Mac, explaining the steps to save time by avoiding terminal commands. The shortcut can be customized with a Diablo 4 icon for convenience.