Dear Esteemed Developers at TaleWorlds Entertainment,
I write to you not only as a devoted fan but as a lifelong companion of your legendary series. Since the days of Mount & Blade: Warband, I have journeyed alongside your games, and my admiration for Bannerlord is as boundless as the in-game kingdoms we once dreamed of conquering. Today, I reach out with an earnest plea: please, consider expediting the development of a macOS version of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.
The Current Plight: A Road to Conquest Cut Short
1. Cloud Gaming Setbacks:
Since November 2024, those of us who purchased Bannerlord via Steam have encountered disheartening hurdles on GeForce NOW, with the game consistently displayed as “offline”. Even when granted the highest priority access, we are met with the dismal message: “This game is not currently supported on cloud platforms” (please see the attached error code screenshot). This technical barrier leaves us stranded on the battlefield of our own anticipation.
2. The Silent Cries of Mac Enthusiasts:
In the “Mac Gaming Alliance” channel on Discord, a recent survey from January 2025 revealed that 28% of our community members have been forced to sell their cherished M-series Macs simply because they cannot experience the glory of Bannerlord. This statistic is not just a number—it is the cry of a vibrant community yearning to reclaim a shared dream.
Technical Insights and Community Support
• Harnessing Metal 3’s Potential:
The latest Sonoma release has demonstrated significant optimizations for the MoltenVK layer, with performance benchmarks from Cyberpunk 2077 on macOS nearing 92% of its Windows counterpart (source: Apple Developer Forum, December 2024). This promising advancement paves the way for a truly immersive macOS experience in Bannerlord.
• A Community Poised for Testing:
Our dedicated Mac user community has compiled detailed hardware data from 237 certified developers, spanning devices from the M1 Ultra to the M3 Max. We are eager to provide this data and offer comprehensive testing support, free of charge, to ensure a smooth transition and robust performance on macOS.
Our Humble and Urgent Request
We fully understand that technical and commercial considerations may shape your decisions. However, even if the answer is “not at this time,” we kindly request an official update on the progress of a macOS version. A simple acknowledgment would dispel the uncertainty that haunts us every time our systems update, only to reignite hopes that are so easily dashed.
Your work has always inspired us to dream and to fight for glory. Allow us, the loyal legion of Mac gamers, to continue our journey in Calradia with the same fervor that has defined our past. We stand ready to support you in every way possible and eagerly await the dawn of a macOS-compatible Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.
With deepest respect and unwavering hope,
Your Player
I write to you not only as a devoted fan but as a lifelong companion of your legendary series. Since the days of Mount & Blade: Warband, I have journeyed alongside your games, and my admiration for Bannerlord is as boundless as the in-game kingdoms we once dreamed of conquering. Today, I reach out with an earnest plea: please, consider expediting the development of a macOS version of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.
The Current Plight: A Road to Conquest Cut Short
1. Cloud Gaming Setbacks:
Since November 2024, those of us who purchased Bannerlord via Steam have encountered disheartening hurdles on GeForce NOW, with the game consistently displayed as “offline”. Even when granted the highest priority access, we are met with the dismal message: “This game is not currently supported on cloud platforms” (please see the attached error code screenshot). This technical barrier leaves us stranded on the battlefield of our own anticipation.
2. The Silent Cries of Mac Enthusiasts:
In the “Mac Gaming Alliance” channel on Discord, a recent survey from January 2025 revealed that 28% of our community members have been forced to sell their cherished M-series Macs simply because they cannot experience the glory of Bannerlord. This statistic is not just a number—it is the cry of a vibrant community yearning to reclaim a shared dream.
Technical Insights and Community Support
• Harnessing Metal 3’s Potential:
The latest Sonoma release has demonstrated significant optimizations for the MoltenVK layer, with performance benchmarks from Cyberpunk 2077 on macOS nearing 92% of its Windows counterpart (source: Apple Developer Forum, December 2024). This promising advancement paves the way for a truly immersive macOS experience in Bannerlord.
• A Community Poised for Testing:
Our dedicated Mac user community has compiled detailed hardware data from 237 certified developers, spanning devices from the M1 Ultra to the M3 Max. We are eager to provide this data and offer comprehensive testing support, free of charge, to ensure a smooth transition and robust performance on macOS.
Our Humble and Urgent Request
We fully understand that technical and commercial considerations may shape your decisions. However, even if the answer is “not at this time,” we kindly request an official update on the progress of a macOS version. A simple acknowledgment would dispel the uncertainty that haunts us every time our systems update, only to reignite hopes that are so easily dashed.
Your work has always inspired us to dream and to fight for glory. Allow us, the loyal legion of Mac gamers, to continue our journey in Calradia with the same fervor that has defined our past. We stand ready to support you in every way possible and eagerly await the dawn of a macOS-compatible Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.
With deepest respect and unwavering hope,
Your Player
