<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The latest Steam beta now runs natively on Apple silicon, improving performance and efficiency.</li><li>Apple is phasing out support for Intel Macs and the Rosetta 2 compatibility layer.</li><li>The announcement coincides with Apple's plans to end support for Intel Macs starting with macOS Tahoe 26.</li><li>Steam Client and Steam Helper apps have been updated to run on Apple silicon.</li><li>This change means Steam games on macOS should run smoother with faster frame rates and better battery life.</li><li>The transition allows the Steam client to launch more promptly and be more responsive on Macs.</li><li>Developers will need to provide ARM-coded versions of their applications moving forward.</li><li>To access the beta version, users can opt in via the Steam app preferences on their Mac.</li></ul>

Mac gaming just leveled up – Steam finally runs natively on Apple silicon

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