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The MOP Up: A RuneScape animated show is in the works
Jagex is developing a RuneScape animated series in partnership with creator Charlie White and Lyrical Media. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Sea of Thieves, MapleStory Classic World, and Riders Republic, as well as a new client for The Elder Scrolls Online on Apple Silicon and a delay for Forza Horizon 6 on PlayStation 5.
Total War: ATTILA Relaunched for macOS
Feral Interactive has announced the relaunch of Creative Assembly's Total War: ATTILA for macOS, featuring native Apple Silicon support and improved performance. The game and its eight DLCs are now available on Steam with a 66% discount until July 9th. Previous owners can upgrade to the Apple Silicon native version for free, with a separate Mac App Store release planned for later in July.
Reminder: macOS 27 won't work on Intel Macs
Apple has announced that the upcoming macOS 27 operating system will not be compatible with Intel-based Macs. Users will require Apple silicon hardware to run the latest version of the operating system.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Out Now for macOS
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is now available for macOS, developed by Feral Interactive and World's Edge. This real-time strategy game allows players to lead various civilizations through historical campaigns and skirmish modes. The macOS version is Apple Silicon-native and includes 4K visuals, a remastered soundtrack, and three base game expansions, with additional DLC available for purchase.
Apple's new Studio Display XDR monitor has limited functionality on older Silicon Macs
Apple's new Studio Display XDR has limited functionality on older Apple Silicon Macs, capping the refresh rate at 60Hz on models with M1 through M3 chips. Support for older Intel Macs is not mentioned at all, raising concerns about compatibility with Apple's latest monitors.
HexChat Returns to macOS Silicon: A new Fork Brings Native Support Back
A new fork of the HexChat IRC client has been released, providing native support for macOS on Apple Silicon devices. This update addresses the lack of compatibility with newer macOS versions and M-series chips, allowing users to run HexChat smoothly without workarounds. The build is available on GitHub.
