Overview

• Users can opt in to the 230MB Apple Silicon beta through Steam’s Settings > Interface > Beta Participation.
• Valve has ported the Chromium Embedded Framework to Apple Silicon to eliminate Intel-only bottlenecks.
• Beta testers report dramatically faster launch times, more responsive scrolling and smoother Store and Community navigation.
• Apple plans to withdraw general-purpose Rosetta 2 support after the next two macOS releases, ending compatibility for most Intel apps.
• Rosetta 2 will be retained in limited form for older gaming titles but will no longer facilitate broad Intel app migration.