Macs aren’t exactly known for their gaming prowess, but lately Mac users have been reporting severe problems when running The Elder Scrolls Online, with many labelling the game as “unplayable”.
The problems began on 22nd October, when multiple Mac users reported extremely low FPS following patch v4.2.5. Some claimed their FPS had dropped from 80-100 down to a measly 15-25 as a consequence of the update. This obviously made things difficult for players hoping to engage in PvP aspects of the game, where reaction time is key.
As one player observed, the patch notes reveal ZeniMax has “switched the Mac renderer from OpenGL to MoltenVK (Metal) to support the release of the upcoming MacOS Mojave”. And following a great deal of confusion on the support forums, ZeniMax has now confirmed that this is indeed the problem.
Source: Eurogamer Elder Scrolls Online Mac problems continue to drag on