Docs

These docs follow the dev branch and can describe changes newer than v0.5.1. The release notes list what the download contains.

macOS#

A native build for Apple silicon. The game's Vulkan renderer runs on Metal through MoltenVK, which the build includes.

Requirements#

  • An Apple silicon Mac (M1 or newer) with macOS 13 or newer.
  • Your ISO of the USA retail disc (MS-2505) and about 20 GB free.
  • Apple's Command Line Tools. The launcher offers to install them.

Install and play#

  1. Download PinyonShift-Launcher-macos-arm64.zip from the latest release and open it.
  2. The app is not notarized, so approve its first start under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
  3. Install the Command Line Tools if the launcher asks for them.
  4. Choose your disc image, confirm ownership and choose Verify and build.
  5. Choose Play. Press F6 in game for settings.

On an M4 Pro, free roam runs at a median of about 105 fps at the default 1x resolution.

More detail is in docs/MACOS.md.