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Proposal for Optimizing Space Marine 2 for Apple Silicon Macs

Dear Focus Entertainment Team,

First and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for creating Space Marine 2, a masterpiece that beautifully captures the grandeur and brutal elegance of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. As a dedicated fan of this franchise, I am in awe of the effort, passion, and craftsmanship that went into bringing this iconic world to life.

That said, I would like to present a proposal to optimize Space Marine 2 for Apple Silicon Macs. With this message, I aim to provide constructive insight into why this step is not only viable but also beneficial for both the community and Focus Entertainment as a company.

1. A Growing and Lucrative Audience

Apple Silicon Macs have transformed macOS into a competitive platform for gaming. These machines combine power, efficiency, and premium features that attract a growing user base.

  • Market Opportunity: Apple has sold over 100 million Macs worldwide, and the audience is expanding. With Apple Silicon, many professionals and creatives are now turning to Macs for both work and play.
  • Purchasing Power: The average Mac user is ready to invest in high-quality software and premium experiences. A typical MacBook costs upwards of $1,500, and Mac users are known for spending more on in-app purchases and additional content compared to other platforms.

By optimizing Space Marine 2 for Apple Silicon, Focus Entertainment can tap into this lucrative and engaged audience.

2. Proven Success of AAA Titles on macOS

The success of games like Baldur's Gate 3, Resident Evil Village, and Blizzard's World of Warcraft and Diablo IVdemonstrates that optimized AAA games can perform exceptionally well on macOS. These titles utilize Apple’s Metal API to achieve remarkable graphics and performance.

  • Technological Feasibility: With Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit, Rosetta 2, and Metal, the transition to macOS has become significantly less labor-intensive.
  • High Performance: Apple Silicon, especially the M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M2 chips, rivals and often surpasses traditional gaming PCs in terms of power efficiency and performance per watt.

These examples prove that properly optimized games on macOS can meet the high standards of gamers while reaching a broader audience.

3. Minimal Effort, Maximum Return

Optimizing Space Marine 2 for macOS may require an investment of time and resources, but the return on this investment can be substantial.

  • Break-Even Point:
    • If development costs $250,000–1,000,000, selling just 4,200–16,700 copies at $60 each would recover the cost.
    • This does not include revenue from in-game purchases or the value of passive advertising (e.g., Apple showcasing Space Marine 2 on its website or at product launches).
  • Long-Term Value: Macs’ user base is growing rapidly, and being one of the first AAA developers to embrace this platform could position Focus Entertainment as an industry innovator.

4. Why This Matters to Fans

As a Mac user and a loyal fan of Warhammer 40,000, I purchased Space Marine 2 with the hope of experiencing the glory of the Imperium on my device. While the game can run through CrossOver or other emulation solutions, these are not ideal. Native support would allow players like me to fully immerse ourselves in the game, experiencing it as intended.

I am not alone in this desire. Many fans of the Warhammer universe use Macs for work and personal use. Optimizing Space Marine 2 would be a statement that Focus Entertainment values inclusivity and is willing to go the extra mile to deliver its content to a diverse audience.

Conclusion

By optimizing Space Marine 2 for Apple Silicon, Focus Entertainment has the opportunity to:

  1. Tap into a growing and financially capable audience.
  2. Showcase its innovation by embracing a new, powerful platform.
  3. Expand the reach of one of the most iconic Warhammer 40,000 projects ever created.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this proposal. Space Marine 2 is already a triumph, and I believe bringing it to macOS would solidify its legacy as a groundbreaking game that united fans across all platforms.

Sincerely,

Axsel6 The Virtuoso

A Loyal Fan of Warhammer 40,000