The mac OS version of Golfing in Aether is now available, and its part of the ever-expanding cross-play support! This means you can play with your friends on Windows, Linux, or mac OS through Steam, as well as on other PC game stores like the Windows Game Store or console platforms like Xbox One, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This is a free update so if youve already bought the game on Steam you can also run it on a Mac should you wish to do so. We are performing a very small Steam specific update on Windows and Linux as part of this release to ensure save games will continue to work across platforms. [previewyoutube=dwKrk7c2TVQ;full][/previewyoutube]

What is Golfing in Aether?

We'd like to start off with a short introduction for any new players who are first reading this annoucement. Golfing in Aether is a minigolf game that allows for cross platform online play for up to 16 players, and 4 players local via split screen.
Golfing in Aether stands out from other minigolf games in that it doesnt revolve around fixed courses. Each time you play a new course, its assembled from the pool of 80 currently available levels. This different approach offers increased replayability, ensuring that each playthrough is slightly different. You can also play with your friends on other platforms, including all the current generation of consoles. Weve also released a native Linux version before this native mac OS version so it will run great on the Steam Deck. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2999530/Golfing_in_Aether__Cauldron/?snr=1_5_9__405 We keep adding to the game. Since our 2022 release, weve released five free expansions, introducing three new themes and 48 levels with new mechanics not present in the original release. Our most recent expansion, Cauldron, added a couple of volcanic levels amonst several other levels and new mechanics also added.
Accessibilty is a priority to us, and youll find extensive options in the game to ensure everyone can participate. Check out our website for a full list of supported accessibilty features and settings: https://www.vetron.net/golfinginaether-accessibility/.
More generally, youll also find helpful features such as the ability to create local profiles for each player. This way, when you want to play local multiplayer, you dont have to repeatedly setup each players accessibility settings or type in their name. You can play with four gamepads in splitscreen or hotseat, and if playing hotseat mode, you can optionally share the same input device for up to eight players.
You can pick from cute color-pickable designs for your golf ball as well as various accessories such as hats. New ball customizations are unlocked as you complete levels and level up.

mac OS Release & Performance

Golfing in Aether doesnt require much RAM in general, so it will run smoothly under 8GB of RAM, provided you dont have too many other applications open simultaneously. As shown in the screenshot above, the games memory footprint during testing never exceeded 4GB. Current Mac Mini's should have no problem playing the game at 60+fps but may wish to play at either high settings or just manually disable some expensive graphical features such as the planar reflections on highest settings. For older generation mini's you may wish to lower settings to medium. Note that this is a universal binary, but we are only testing against the latest version of mac OS. Any hardware that apple defines as obsolete may not work and we aren't supporting that.

Unlock seasonal customization

Each Christmas, we offer some additional customization options as an unlock for playing the game. If youd like to access these options, make sure to log in between now and January. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1914980/Golfing_in_Aether/

We have a demo!

Check out the store page above and click the download button to try out the game on your Mac or other platform before buying. This makes it easy to answer any 'will it run' questions. We hope you like the game and will want to purchase the full version! If you have any questions then don't hesitate to reach out in the discussion forums or our support email and we'll do our best to answer them.

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