Steam Beta Adds Native Apple Silicon Support for Mac

Valve has released a native Steam Client Beta for Apple Silicon Macs. This update eliminates the need for the Rosetta 2 translation layer, improving performance significantly. Mac gamers will experience faster launch times and smoother navigation within the Steam interface. The Chromium-based interface, previously prone to slowdowns, benefits from direct Apple Silicon support. The performance improvements are immediately noticeable, offering a more fluid user experience. Apple's upcoming macOS Tahoe will mark the end of full support for Intel-based Macs. Rosetta 2 will see limited availability in future macOS versions, impacting older games. The Steam Client Beta can be accessed through Steam's settings under the "Steam Beta Update." The update, roughly 230MB, requires a restart after selection. This update is a significant step toward optimized gaming on Apple Silicon Macs.