As we gear up for the much-anticipated arrival of Backpack Battles in April 2024, players have a few burning questions about what to expect. First off, Mac users are wondering if they’re in on the gaming action. And for those who love a wider view, there’s curiosity about whether Backpack Battles will support ultrawide monitors. Plus, folks are also interested in knowing if the game will dazzle in High Dynamic Range (HDR). So, if you have the same queries about this upcoming game, continue reading for all the answers.
Backpack Battles is not your typical game! It’s an inventory management auto-battler where your backpack becomes your battleground. Players strategically assemble powerful item combos to outsmart opponents in thrilling battles. The desire for a Mac version, ultrawide support, and HDR capabilities stems from players wanting to immerse themselves fully in this unique experience. Mac users wish to join the adventure, while ultrawide and HDR enthusiasts seek to enhance the visual spectacle.
Backpack Battles Mac Version, Ultrawide & HDR support details
So, have the developers spoken about the Mac version and the Ultrawide or HDR support? Well, we have broken down the status of each below! But before that, do note that the game can be played on the itch.io platform via a browser.
Mac Version?
Well, as per Grifonger, the developers did mention that there are no plans to release the game on macOS for now. However, the gaming community’s interest in a Mac version has sparked discussions, and it’s possible that with enough requests, the developers may consider making the game available on macOS. While awaiting official word from the developers, a resourceful player has discovered a workaround to enjoy the game’s demo on Mac devices. Just follow the steps given below to execute this workaround.
- First, you must download the game from itch.io, and the GodotSteam application on your Mac device.
- Extract both files, and in the GodotSteam folder (macos-g353-s158-gs3213), extract the contents of macos.zip.
- Now, right-click on osx_template and select “Show Package Contents”.
- Navigate to Contents > MacOS. and copy ‘godot_osx_release.64’ and ‘libsteam_api.dylib’.
- Paste the copied files into the unzipped ‘backpack-battles-windows’ directory.
- Rename ‘godot_osx_release.64’ to ‘BackpackBattles’ (without an extension).
- To bypass macOS security warnings, right-click ‘libsteam_api.dylib’.
- Select “Open” to open it, then quit the terminal.
- Run the game by right-clicking ‘BackpackBattles’ and selecting “Open” the first time. Afterward, you can double-click to launch the game as usual.
Ultrawide and HDR Support?
Just like with the Mac version of the game, we do not have any official confirmation of the ultrawide and HDR support for Backpack Battles. Players are eagerly awaiting news on these features. Additionally, there have been reports of a display HDR bug where, upon starting the game, HDR on a monitor turns off. Clarification from the developers on these matters is eagerly anticipated by the gaming community.
The best thing to do right now is to wait for the officials to speak on these matters and provide a confirmation. When that happens, we will make sure to update our readers, so consider bookmarking this page. Well, that is all the information we have on this matter. We hope all your doubts have been cleared. Before you leave, don’t forget to visit DigiStatement first for all your gaming-related queries. Read more: Steam Deck Audio Crackle Issue (2024): How to fix it?
